- Open
- £10.90 adult · £5.40 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Stokesay Castle is a castle near Craven Arms, Shropshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site, about 300 m from the entrance.
Stokesay Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late winter Wed-Sun | 22 Feb to 16 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Stokesay Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.90 |
| Concession | £10 |
| Child | £5.40 |
| Family | £27.20 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Stokesay Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Grass field; non-members must pay; Blue Badge parking free About 300 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Knucklas is 12.2 miles away.
- Public transport
- Minsterley Motors 435 to Stokesay turning on the A49; entrance about 400 m from main road. Craven Arms station 1 mile.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Not allowed inside the castle except guide and hearing dogs; tearoom described as dog-friendly.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Many small uneven stairs; courtyard up two steps via narrow gate; grass, stone slabs, gravel; no ramps or lifts; not accessible for motorised scooters
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Stokesay Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 03
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 04
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 05
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Stokesay Castle
- c.1280 Wool merchant Laurence of Ludlow builds the fortified manor house in the 1280s-90s
- 1291 Tree-ring dating shows the work was completed by this year
- 1342 Sir Laurence Ludlow of Stokesay is arrested for failing to collect taxes
- 1640 Timber-framed gatehouse built (1640-41)
Photos
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Castles near Stokesay Castle
- Ludlow Castle 6.3 mi
- Wigmore Castle 7.9 mi
- Clun Castle 8.6 mi
- Croft Castle 10.1 mi
- Acton Burnell Castle 14.0 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Stokesay Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free.
When is Stokesay Castle open?
In the autumn (19 oct–25 oct) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Is there a café at Stokesay Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Can you take a dog to Stokesay Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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