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, Acton Burnell Hall, was built beside it. Nonetheless, the castle remains an impressive example of a medieval fortified manor house. Opening 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. Facilities: There are no facilities onsite. Acton Burnell Castle is located approximately 8 miles from the market town of Shrewsbury, which has a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Please be aware: English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions. Please do not climb on the walls. Acton Burnell – English Heritage website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/acton-burnell-castle/ Free Entry Service/Activity is Free Referral Required? No Availability information Opening Times: Open during any reasonable daylight hours. Please note the adjacent college closes the gates to the access road at dusk each day. We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
