English Heritage sites near Bishop's Castle Parish
CLUN CASTLE
5 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
11th century Welsh Border castle with dramatic riverside location and extensive earthworks built to proclaim Norman dominance. Tall 13th century keep is unusually set on the side of its mound.
MITCHELL'S FOLD STONE CIRCLE
6 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
A Bronze Age stone circle, the focus of many legends, set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible.
STOKESAY CASTLE
9 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.
WIGMORE CASTLE
13 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
One of the most important castles in the history of the Welsh Marches and major centre of power for over 500 years, hosting royalty on several occasions. Deliberately demolished during the Civil War.
LANGLEY CHAPEL
15 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.
ACTON BURNELL CASTLE
16 miles from Bishop's Castle Parish
Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.
Churches in Bishop's Castle Parish
Bishop's Castle: St John the Baptist
Bishop's Castle
(01588) 630324
http://ridgewaychurch.wordpress.com/
St John the Baptist Church is a friendly and open minded community . We have a strong sense of fun, and a well developed social conscience. We do our very best to care for each other and to serve our community. Bishop's Castle is a vibrant and interesting place to live, surrounded by beautiful countryside which never fails to lift our spirits.
Pubs in Bishop's Castle Parish
Boar's Head
The Boars Head, which claims to be the oldest Public House in Bishop's Castle, is quite large and its public areas to the front seek to cater for a range of uses. It is multi-level with a dining area to one end, but it is perfectly possible...
Castle Hotel
The Square, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BN
(01588) 638403
thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk/
Crown & Anchor Vaults
Know locally as The Vaults, with its sawdust and bare boards flooring, this is unashamedly a no frills pub. Extensive alterations to the interior have created an open space around the central bar so that customers can appreciate the pub's r...
King's Head
48 Church Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AA
(01588) 630770
kingsheadbc.co.uk/
Six Bells
The pub itself is Grade II Listed and is of the traditional two-roomed layout, with a public bar and lounge. The bar is very much a typical friendly rural retreat with exposed stone walls, low beams, copperwork, wood burner, inglenook, set...
Three Tuns Inn
Salop Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BW
(01588) 638797
thethreetunsinn.co.uk/