Castles · South West England
Woodsford Castle
In or near Woodsford.
Woodsford Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woodsford Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Woodsford Castle is a historic 14th-century castle located near Dorchester, Dorset. It features a surviving wing with medieval rooms and offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the castle's grounds and nearby attractions related to Thomas Hardy.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodsford Castle is a castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its 19th-century architecture and is a designated Grade II listed building. The castle features a distinctive blend of medieval and Gothic styles.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7125, -2.3439
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Woodsford
- Postcode
- DT2 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- 01628 825925
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/512911561 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodsford Castle?
- Woodsford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8AS), in the parish of Woodsford.
- What is Woodsford Castle?
- Woodsford Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodsford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8AS.
- Is Woodsford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Woodsford Castle is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Woodsford Castle charge admission?
- Woodsford Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Woodsford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8AS.