Castles within easy reach of Worcester offer history and days out

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:08 · Archive

Several castles lie within an hour's drive of Worcester, managed by organisations including the National Trust and English Heritage.

Several castles within easy reach of Worcester offer visitors a choice of historic sites, from medieval fortresses to former bishops' residences. Many lie less than an hour's drive from the city.

Hartlebury Castle, about 10 miles away, was formerly home to the Bishops of Worcester and gained its castle title in 1268 when Bishop Godfrey Giffard received permission to fortify it. Visitors can explore the historic building and grounds, as well as a museum with collections covering Worcestershire's social history. Although called a castle, it is more accurately described as a fortified episcopal manor house or palace rather than a purpose-built military fortress.

Dunstall Castle, located 10 to 12 miles away on the National Trust's Croome estate, is an eye-catching folly designed by architect James Wyatt in 1801. Unlike Hartlebury, it is not a medieval structure.

The castles are managed by various organisations, including the National Trust, English Heritage, and attractions companies such as Merlin Entertainments, which operates Warwick Castle.

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• Impressive castles you can visit within easy reach of WorcesterThere are plenty of impressive castles within easy reach of Worcester from Hartlebury Castle to Ludlow Castle, some managed by English Heritage and others by the National TrustWorcester News · 14 Nov, 05:00
• Impressive castles you can visit within easy reach of WorcesterThere are plenty of impressive castles within easy reach of Worcester from Hartlebury Castle to Ludlow Castle, some managed by English Heritage and others by the National TrustMalvern Gazette · 14 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Worcester · Hartlebury Castle · National Trust · English Heritage · Bishop Godfrey Giffard · Dunstall Castle · Croome · James Wyatt

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