Castles · South West England
The Rookery
In or near Cowley.
The Rookery — a castle in england west midlands.
Alf Beard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 9.4 km
About
The Rookery is a named castle in england west midlands, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rookery is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is noted for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage and offers insight into the era's defensive structures. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8134, -2.0797
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Brimpsfield
- Postcode
- GL4 8LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286467 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rookery?
- The Rookery is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 8LE), in the parish of Brimpsfield.
- What is The Rookery?
- The Rookery — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to The Rookery?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 8LE.
- Is The Rookery a protected site?
- Yes — The Rookery is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does The Rookery charge admission?
- The Rookery typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Rookery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 8LE. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.