Castles · South West England
Woodhouse Castle
In or near Kingston Deverill.
Woodhouse Castle — a castle in england south east.
James Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat · 1.4 km
About
Woodhouse Castle is a named castle in england south east, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Longleat Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodhouse Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It features distinctive architectural elements typical of its era. The castle's remnants offer insights into the region's medieval history and significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which provide a scenic backdrop for understanding the site's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1769, -2.2875
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Horningsham
- Postcode
- BA12 7NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286297 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Bath Arms
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Horningsham
Museums · 1.2 km
Longleat
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Longleat House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Longleat Hedge Maze
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Horningsham Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 1.5 km
Longleat Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Horningsham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Roddenbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Roddenbury Hillfort
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Bridge Over Stream At Ngr St 7815 4296
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, Between 15 And 19 Metres South Of Church Of St John The Baptist
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
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The Bath Arms
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Longleat
Longleat — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Longleat House
Longleat House — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Longleat Hedge Maze
Longleat Hedge Maze — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Horningsham Congregational Chapel
Horningsham Congregational Chapel — chapel in Horningsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Woodhouse Castle
Places to stay
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Longleat Caravan Club Site
Longleat Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Botany Camping & Glamping
Botany Camping & Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Woolpack Inn
The Woolpack Inn — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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The Bath Arms
The Bath Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Arms
The Bath Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Swan's Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Old Bath Arms
The Old Bath Arms — a restaurant in england south east.
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The Bell And Crown Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodhouse Castle?
- Woodhouse Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7NA), in the parish of Horningsham.
- What is Woodhouse Castle?
- Woodhouse Castle — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Woodhouse Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7NA.
- Is Woodhouse Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Woodhouse Castle is part of the Longleat Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Woodhouse Castle charge admission?
- Woodhouse Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Woodhouse Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7NA.