Castles · South Wales
St Donats Castle
In or near Ewenny.
St Donats Castle — a castle in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llantwit Major · 3.7 km
About
St Donats Castle is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
St Donats Castle is a historic castle located in St. Donats, South Wales. This medieval structure is situated on a cliff overlooking the Bristol Channel. The castle has significant architectural features and is part of the local parish. Its strategic position and historical importance make it a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4018, -3.5334
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Donats
- Postcode
- CF61 1WF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Llantwit Major — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287076 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Donats Castle?
- St Donats Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF61 1WF), in the parish of St. Donats.
- What is St Donats Castle?
- St Donats Castle — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to St Donats Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF61 1WF.
- Does St Donats Castle charge admission?
- St Donats Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Donats Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF61 1WF.