Donnington Castle
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The striking twin-towered gatehouse of 14th century Donnington Castle, near Newbury, survives within impressive earthworks. It shows the luxury enjoyed by Sir Richard Abberbury, Donnington's builder, whose private quarters lay within it. Both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I are thought to have stayed here. The large defences built to protect the castle during the English Civil War still survive. Read more about Donnington Castle's history. Before You Go Access: Parts of the site are uneven and contain steep slopes. Opening Times: The exterior only is available for viewing. Parking: There is a car park onsite, open 7am-7pm daily. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Plan a Great Day Out Make a full day of it by exploring some of our other beautiful and historic sites in the area. Explore the walls of a Roman settlement at Silchester Roman City and then why not take a picnic up to Uffington Castle or Wayland's Smithy to relax and enjoy the views? Opening Times 30 April 2017 - 24 March 2018 Any reasonable time in daylight hours; exterior viewing only. Car park open 07:00 - 19:00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||