Old Wardour Castle
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Overview
This 14th-century castle stands in a romantic lakeside setting. Landscaped grounds and elaborate rockwork grotto surround the unusual hexagonal ruins. Scenes from Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves were filmed here.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, check website for details; Oct, daily 10-4; Nov-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4 (last admission 30 minutes before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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