Castles · South East England
Wadhurst Castle
In or near Rotherfield.
Wadhurst Castle — a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wadhurst Castle, the nearest railway station is Wadhurst, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN5 6DA. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Wadhurst Castle is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wadhurst Castle is a 19th-century castellated mansion just to the west of the town of Wadhurst, East Sussex, England, in an elevated position overlooking the countryside to the south. It is a grade II listed building. First built in 1818-20 by James Louis West, on the site of the farmhouse of Maplehurst, it was bought by Benjamin Harding in 1838, for whom it was remodelled to its present appearance by the architect Edward Buckton Lamb. The existing parkland was also developed at the same time, and the terraced gardens, and entrance lodge on the present B2099, were added. The castle was purchased by Edward Watson-Smyth in 1844, and he enlarged it to the north-east and also further extended the parkland. After the First World War, parts of the estate were sold off, the northern part being developed as housing, the present Castle Walk. The gardens are also Grade II listed. The castle is now a licensed venue for weddings.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.0639, 0.3318
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Wadhurst
- Postcode
- TN5 6DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Established
- 1818
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst — 1.7 km
- Official site
- wadhurstcastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q23305144 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wadhurst Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wadhurst Castle?
- Wadhurst Castle is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN5 6DA), in the parish of Wadhurst.
- What is Wadhurst Castle?
- Wadhurst Castle — a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wadhurst Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN5 6DA.
- When was Wadhurst Castle built?
- Built or established in 1818.
- Who owns Wadhurst Castle?
- Wadhurst Castle is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
- Is Wadhurst Castle a listed building?
- Wadhurst Castle is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Wadhurst Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Wadhurst Castle is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Wadhurst Castle charge admission?
- Wadhurst Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.