Donnington Castle

West Berkshire

Type:Historic Site

The Wharf, NEWBURY, Berks, RG14 5AS

Tel: +44 0870 333 1181

Donnington Castle

About

Fourteenth-century gatehouse and Civil War earthworks are all that remain of this castle destroyed during one of the longest sieges of the Civil War lasting 2 years. External viewing any reasonable time.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 00:30
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A4. One mile north of Newbury off B4494.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Newbury.

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