Castle · Ruin

Acton Burnell Castle

Acton Burnell, Shropshire
Directions
  • Open
  • Free entry
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free
  • English Heritage
Acton Burnell Castle: Acton Burnell Castle - April 2019 (2)
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Acton Burnell Castle is a ruined castle near Acton Burnell, Shropshire, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free and the site is open at any reasonable time. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.

Getting to Acton Burnell Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Approximately 5 cars and one minibus, very close to the entrance; no need to book. what3words ///hunk.perfume.dressings.
By train
Shropshire is 9.5 miles away.
Public transport
Boultons (of Cardington) service 540.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Page says only 'Dogs on leads are welcome'; ruined shell with no stated inside access for dogs, so the lesser value grounds_only is used.

Accessibility

  • Paths and surfaces: Gate from car park to a short wooded walk, then a flat grassed site.
  • Accessible toilet: no.
  • Changing Places toilet: no.

History of Acton Burnell Castle

  1. 1272 Robert Burnell becomes Chancellor as Edward I takes the throne.
  2. 1283 Edward I holds a parliament at Acton Burnell.
  3. 1284 Burnell gets a royal licence to fortify his residence.
  4. 1292 Robert Burnell dies with work probably still in progress.
  5. 1420 Castle recorded as abandoned.

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Castles near Acton Burnell Castle

All 5 castles in Shropshire

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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