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Old Wardour Castle
Contact Info
Type: Castle/Fort
The unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour Castle stand serenely in their lakeside setting, protected by acres of wood. But their beguiling scene of rural tranquillity masks a bloodthirsty past - a terrible battle was fought here in 1643 when Parliamentarian forces besieged the castle for several weeks. By the time the occupants surrendered, the damage to the castle was extensive; an audio tour brings to life the castle’s long history.
Today, surrounded by landscaped grounds which include an elaborate rockwork grotto, Old Wardour is a picturesque location for picnics and a relaxing day out. Pick up a copy of our Special Events Diary at any English Heritage site or call 0870 333 1181.
Opening Times
2008 - 2009 1 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | - Closed |
| Wednesday | - Closed |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
* Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.40 per ticket |
| Concession | £2.70 per ticket |
| child | £1.80 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A30. Located off A350 2 miles south-west of Tisbury.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Tisbury station, 2.5 miles.
Wilts and Dorset bus route 26 from Salisbury to Shaftesbury (passes Tisbury train station).
What's Nearby
Grading
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in ticket kiosk.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Carvings to touch.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 11
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
