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Old Wardour Castle - Aerial view

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Old Wardour CastleNr Tisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6RR Tel: +44 (0) 1747 870487
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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

2009 - 2010 2 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010

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 TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult£3.60 per ticket
Concession£3.10 per ticket
Child£1.80 per ticket

Prices are valid from 1 April 2009 - 31 March 2010.

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

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2009

 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

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