Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Wark Castle
In or near Coldstream.
Wark Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 10.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wark Castle is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wark Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. Its architectural features and strategic position reflect its significance in the region's history. The castle's design and remnants provide insight into medieval fortifications in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6416, -2.2813
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Carham
- Postcode
- TD12 4RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 10 km
Sources
- osm: way/242883132 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
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Towns & cities · 1.7 km
21 High Street, Coldstream
Historic houses · 1.9 km
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wark Castle?
- Wark Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4RG), in the parish of Carham.
- What is Wark Castle?
- Wark Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wark Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4RG.
- Is Wark Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Wark Castle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Wark Castle charge admission?
- Wark Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wark Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4RG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.