Stokesay Castle

Image courtesy of English Heritage

Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9AH


Nestling in a green valley in the heart of the Shropshire countryside is Stokesay Castle. This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses.

Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts, and the house has hardly altered since 1291.

There is a superb timber-framed Jacobean gatehouse to see, and a moat walk around the Castle, along with a shop and tearoom.

General Information:

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Shop
  • Inclusive audio tours
  • Souvenir guidebook
  • Tearoom (Apr-Oct)
  • Limited disabled access - call for details

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    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    21st March to 30th September:
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st to 31st October:
    Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st November to 28th February:
    Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    1st to 31st March:
    Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult 5.00; Concession 4.00; Child 5-15yrs 2.50; Child under 5yrs Free of charge; Family (2+3) 12.50.

    English Heritage Members Free of charge.
    Group discounts available.

    Directions
    Car: 7 miles NW of Ludlow off A49.
    Train: Craven Arms Station 1 mile.
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