Donnington Castle. Opening times vary. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is parking on the castle grounds. There are no toilets on site – the closest ones will be in Donnigton town centre, or in Newbury, There is access for people with disabilities, but there are steep slopes within the grounds. Guide dogs are welcome.

Donnington Castle is a ruined medieval castle, situated in the small village of Donnington. The gate passage has a finely vaulted ceiling, while elegant stone string courses with carved gargoyles decorate the outside. At the rear of the gatehouse the fireplaces and doors indicate the floor levels. Patches of brickwork show where the gatehouse was damaged during the Civil War sieges.

Further Information:

Address:

Donnington Castle, Donnington, West Berkshire, RG14 2LE.

Email:

Available via website.

Phone:

0370 333 1181.

Website:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/donnington-castle/

Opening Hours:

Opening times vary – please check website for details.

Directions:

Donnington Castle is approx. 2 miles North of Newbury via the A339. OS SU 462690.

Transport:

There is a regular bus service in Berkshire. For more travel information go to http://www.firstgroup.com/berkshire-thames-valley.

Amenities:

There are some places to eat, drink and stay in Donnington. Alternatively, there is a wide choice of places to eat, drink and a great selection of high quality accommodation in Newbury. The area has a lively events programme including festivals, family activities, street entertainment, theatre and horse racing.