Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings
In or near Priestweston.
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Chris Gunns — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings is a historic pub in Wales Mid, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings is a pub located in Bishop's Castle, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This establishment offers a traditional pub experience in a picturesque setting, appealing to both locals and visitors. The forecourt railings add a distinctive architectural feature to the property, contributing to the character of the area. Guests can expect a relaxed atmosphere typical of rural Welsh hospitality.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4945, -2.9987
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bishop's Castle
- Postcode
- SY9 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26583137 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings?
- The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5BG), in the parish of Bishop's Castle.
- What is The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings?
- The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings?
- Drivers can use postcode SY9 5BG.
- Is The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings a protected site?
- Yes — The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5BG. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.