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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.
Opening Times
2012 01/04/2012 - 30/06/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2012 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
2012 01/09/2012 - 30/09/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2012 01/10/2012 - 04/11/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
2012/2013 05/11/2012 - 28/03/2013
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
* Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £4.00 |
| Concession | from £3.60 |
| Child | from £2.40 |
| English Heritage Members | free |
Prices may apply on event days for English Heritage members. Please note, opening times and prices are subject to change, please check the website for details www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldsarum.
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).
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Awards
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Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Wedding Venue
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor 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
- Coach Parking
- On site parking - free
- 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
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue
- Open all year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - German; French
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
