ACTON BURNELL CASTLE
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Tucked away in a quiet part of Shropshire is the graceful red sandstone shell of Acton Burnell Castle. It was built between 1284 and 1293 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor, and Parliaments were held here twice, in 1283 and 1285. By 1420, the castle was abandoned, and it was allowed to decay while a new house, Acto n Burnell Hall, was built beside it. Nonetheless, the castle remains an impressive example of a medieval fortified manor house. Remrea d BEFORE YOU GO Openin g Times: Open during any reasonable daylight hours. Please note the adjacent college closes the gates to the access road at dusk each day. Access: From the car park the castle can be reached through a gate leading to a short wooded walk, which then opens out on a flat grassed site. Parking: There is free parking for five cars and one minibus at the entrance to the site. PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT If you want to make a day of it, nearby Langley Chapel is a short scenic drive from Acton Burnell Castle, and Wroxeter Roman City is also nearby. It was once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, and today it offers a fascinating glimpse into urban life 2,000 years ago. The unforgettably picturesque Stokesay Castle is about 17 miles away. It is the finest and best-preserved medieval fortified mano r house in England. An audio tour helps you to imagine Stokesay as a centre of medieval life, and the tearoom serves a delicious range of light savoury snacks, homemade cakes and cream teasOPENING TIMES 29 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018 Open any reasonable time during daylight hours 25 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||