Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle
4.5
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
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Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Freedom49882499087
6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Really interesting place to visit. Audio tour is very helpful, especially as the site changes over several hundred years. The audio guide points out the various owners additions and updatings, from a draughty main hall to 16th century panelled rooms. A lot of walking up and down stairs some wider and some very narrow especially those to the main tower. But anyone still fairly firm on their feet it is all easily negotiable and the guide gives you plenty of warning.
A really fabulous place to visit several times.
A really fabulous place to visit several times.
Written 17 July 2024
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Bob
St. Neots, UK308 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We visited Stokesay castle whilst on holiday in Tenbury Wells. It is well worth a visit and easy to imagine, with the aid of an audio guide, how people occupied it many years ago. On the day we visited it was freezing cold and the ice cold wind whipped through the open to the elements windows of the great hall. The rest of the castle wasn't quite so bad. Would have given a full five stars but for the hard sell for membership, that we didn't want and didn't take up, at the entrance. There is also a nice little church right next door to the castle which is worth a visit.
Written 23 April 2024
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Birdie289
London36 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Fascinating manor house. Tickets include an audio guide, which I would really recommend. Staff were friendly and helpful. The cafe over the road in the car park doesn't have a very wide-ranging menu and they'd run out of a lot of stuff (although they said that was because it was their last day of the season I think). Nice hot chocolate though, and the cakes looked good!
Written 4 November 2024
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,345 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
This was a fabulous visit and I say that having been to dozens of properties over the last 18 months. It’s not like anything else and it’s not just a few stone walls, it’s complete buildings with roofs, floors and stairs. There are three very distinct buildings from differing periods with information and displays in each. There is also an audio guide but I found it a little annoying as it assumes a specific route which can be a problem if you’re trying to avoid crowds and you deviate from their presupposed route. Still a great visit and recommended.
Written 25 November 2024
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AlyGNorthWales
Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, UK259 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
This is such a beautiful place. The gardens were a delight and added to the splendour of such a historic castle. The views are extensive and there was plenty to amuse even the toddler. A perfect place for all ages, although there are some steep steps inside. The cafe seemed good too, although it stopped serving food rather early and had a limited range available, but was cool inside and also had outdoor seating.
Written 30 July 2024
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Darren G
Leicester, UK151 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Taking advantage of our English Heritage member we chose to visit Stokesay Castle as it looked interesting online.
Built in the 1280s and 1290s it may not be the biggest but it is beautiful and has a real magical feel to it.
All of the English Heritage team were great and made a real fuss of our furbaby Bert who whilst couldn't go inside the buildings him loved exploring the grounds and watching the nesting Swallows.
I can definitely recommend a visit.
Built in the 1280s and 1290s it may not be the biggest but it is beautiful and has a real magical feel to it.
All of the English Heritage team were great and made a real fuss of our furbaby Bert who whilst couldn't go inside the buildings him loved exploring the grounds and watching the nesting Swallows.
I can definitely recommend a visit.
Written 12 July 2024
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282andyn
Camberley, UK138 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We were leaving Shrewsbury to visit Ludlow and this was en route so we thought we would have a look. We were glad we did. Not strictly a castle but a fortified Manor house with it's own tower and moat, it was a great find. We used the personal audio tour which meant you didn't have to follow a specific route as each room or area had it's own code you simply keyed in to the speaker on a lanyard.There was far more to see than we expected. It was sunny day but at the top of the tower the wind whipped across so take a jumper. Some of the stairs are tight and you can't pass on them, but it all added to the general atmosphere of what it would have been like to live in and defend. It took us 1.5 hours to go round and it was well worth the fee. Even has its own church in the grounds.
Written 25 May 2024
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Mike
Glossop, UK1,506 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Last time I came here was 1985 on the way back from a family holiday in North Wales, and I’m glad to say it hasn’t changed.
Interesting fortified Manor House set in some gloriously peaceful Shropshire countryside. Do take the free audio guide or buy a guide book as there is very little written information as you go round.
Nice little tea shop that also does hot food.
Interesting fortified Manor House set in some gloriously peaceful Shropshire countryside. Do take the free audio guide or buy a guide book as there is very little written information as you go round.
Nice little tea shop that also does hot food.
Written 11 October 2024
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anteallachleicester
Honiton, UK1,791 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This is an extremely interesting place to visit. We were a given audio tour to learn about the history of Stokesay - this definitely added to the experience.
Great views from the tower and fascinating to see the swallows darting in and out of the windows to their nests.
All the staff were very friendly. The gentleman in the cafe couldn’t have been more helpful. The cafe has a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the fields.
The church next door is well worth a visit too and if we had had more time we would have explored the surrounding countryside.
Well worth a visit if in the area.
Great views from the tower and fascinating to see the swallows darting in and out of the windows to their nests.
All the staff were very friendly. The gentleman in the cafe couldn’t have been more helpful. The cafe has a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the fields.
The church next door is well worth a visit too and if we had had more time we would have explored the surrounding countryside.
Well worth a visit if in the area.
Written 30 April 2024
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DayTrip783982
6 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
A beautiful castle set in beautiful gardens, amongst the picturesque Shropshire hills. It is largely unrestored but it has a long and interesting history. The ancient church next door is also well worth a visit. Add to this a nice tearoom serving cakes and simple meals and you have a lovely day out.
Written 20 September 2024
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We are travelling home this weekend and would like to visit. How big is the parking we are towing a caravan
Written 16 November 2019
too be fair mate there parking but I don't think its that big if I remember I came on foot from train station
Written 17 November 2019
How access is this castle for wheelchair users please?
Written 31 July 2019
I would not recommend for people in a wheelchair if they would like to see the whole attraction. But the beauty of the exterior of the buildings can be really appreciated.
Written 15 September 2019
Yes in the grounds not sure about the actual building.
Written 7 July 2019
A Tripadvisor member
How much time
Written 10 July 2018
If I understand the question, allow max 2 hours.
Written 17 July 2018
Adult £8.30 £9.20
Child (5-17 years) £5.00 £5.50
Concession tool-tip £7.50 £8.30
Family (2 Adults, 3 Children.) £21.60
It is free for English Heritage members.
Written 30 May 2018
Hi Angela according to its website it is open on New Year's Day.
Written 28 December 2017
Of course the fireplace has seen better days. It was built in the 17th Century.
Written 26 September 2016
The fireplace in the Solar and the Solar room itself was refashioned in the 17th Century.. as were many of the other rooms in the castle. The Gate House is also 17th Century. [citing information from the English Heritage guidebook]
Written 26 September 2016
A Tripadvisor member
Telford, United Kingdom
is this attraction dog friendly?
Written 13 January 2015
We visited with our dogs but as usual my husband had to wait outside and walk around. As the floors of the castle were very rough can't quite see why although the stairs would not be suitable. However he could get to the cafe and sat on an outside table
Written 10 May 2016
A Tripadvisor member
Telford, United Kingdom
dog friendly?
Written 13 January 2015
You can take dogs within the grounds, but they can't go inside the castle.
Written 16 September 2015
opening ties for Sat 24th an Sunday 25th January please?
Written 12 January 2015
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