Castles · West Midlands
Yockleton
In or near Fitz.
Yockleton — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 9.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Yockleton is a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yockleton is a castle located in Mid Wales. It is a notable example of medieval military architecture, although specific details regarding its construction and historical significance are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6850, -2.8890
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Westbury
- Postcode
- SY5 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Yockleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Motte castle 250m west of Yockleton Hall
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📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Cartref Caravan and Camping
Cartref Caravan and Camping — a caravan park in wales mid.
📷 5Literary houses · Mid Wales
Ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm
Ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm — a literary house museum in wales mid.
📷 5📷 5Where to eat & stay near Yockleton
Places to stay
📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Cartref Caravan and Camping
Cartref Caravan and Camping — a caravan park in wales mid.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Spring Lea Fishery & Holiday Park
Spring Lea Fishery & Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Woodville Caravan Site
Woodville Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
The Wingfield Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Severn House Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Admiral Benbow Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Hole In The Wall Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Yorkshire House Public House
Yorkshire House Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Castle Vaults Public House
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Canal Tavern Public House And Attached Outbuilding Range
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yockleton?
- Yockleton is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 9PN), in the parish of Westbury.
- What is Yockleton?
- Yockleton — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yockleton?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 9PN.
- Is Yockleton a protected site?
- Yes — Yockleton is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Yockleton charge admission?
- Yockleton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Yockleton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 9PN. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.