Kinnersley Castle |
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Kinnersley Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family, which houses various fine oak panelled rooms and the original 1588 plasterwork 
ceiling of the Solar. The Castle has changed hands numerous times in its long, interesting life, and many families have made their own particular marks.
There are roughly 8 acres of grounds containing some remarkable yew hedges, a walled kitchen garden and one of the largest Ginkgo Biloba trees in the country. All of the land is organic and Soil Assosiation registered.
Next to the Castle the Norman Church is also of historical interest having an unusual 13th century tower, wall paintings designed by Bodley and containing the significant Smallman monument of 1633.
General Information:
- Group tours by arrangement
- Refreshments by arrangement
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Open to the public for guided tour at 2.30pm Weekdays onlyJuly 17th to 25th August: Tours start at the front entrance. Teas & availability for group tours / coach parties at a special rate Telephone or email for information. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Guided Tours Adult £4.50; Child £2.00; Concession £3.50.
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Directions
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Kinnersley is a small rural village situated on the Leominster to Brecon road (A112). It should not be confused with villages of the same name in both Shropshire and Worcestershire. 14 miles from Hereford. Hay-on-Wye and The Black Mountains are nearby. The nearest station is Hereford which has a good supply of taxis, there is also a limited bus service from Hereford to Kington which stops about 2 miles from Kinnersley at Sarnesfield Oak. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Moccas Court
(4 Miles)*
Built by Anthony Keck in 1775 overlooking the River Wye, decoration including the round room and oval stair by Robert Adam. |
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Hergest Croft Gardens
(5 Miles)*
Hergest Croft Gardens lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. |
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Hereford Cider Museum
(11 Miles)*
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Feathers Hotel
(18 Miles)*
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(18 Miles)*
A warm welcome awaits you at this family owned hotel with 120 fully appointed non-smoking bedrooms, award-winning restaurant with AA Rosette, contemporary Bar & Brasserie and fabulous indoor spa with 18 metre pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi… |
The Royal Hotel
(22 Miles)*
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