Castles · South West England
Wareham Castle
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Wareham Castle — castle in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wareham Castle, the nearest railway station is Wareham, located 1 km away. Entry to the castle is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BH20 4LF.
About
Wareham Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Constructed primarily of sandstone. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6842°, -2.1122°.
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Heritage listing
Wareham Castle and the town defences, known locally as the Walls, were fortifications in the town of Wareham in Dorset, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Wareham Town Museum showcases the history of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present. It features various exhibits, including a special section dedicated to T.E. Lawrence, and is maintained by volunteers.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wareham Castle and the town defences, known locally as the Walls, were fortifications in the town of Wareham in Dorset, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.6842, -2.1122
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- www.wtm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7969270 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wareham Castle and town defences (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wareham Castle and town defences - G. T. Clark.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wareham Castle?
- Wareham Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4LF), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Wareham Castle?
- Wareham Castle — castle in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wareham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4LF.
- Is Wareham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Wareham Castle is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wareham Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Wareham Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wareham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4LF.