Where To Go In Herefordshire

Eastnor Castle

This mock Norman Castle in Herefordshire is surrounded by a deer park, where the Big Chill festival is held.

Eastnor Castle
Postcode for Sat Nav:	HR8 1RL
Grid reference:	SO 733369
Parking:	In the grounds
Brief history:	A mock Norman castle built in 1810, surrounded by grounds and a deer park.
Big history:	On this website
Gallery:	Photo gallery
Other places to see in this neighbourhood	Worcester cathedral tower Madresfield Court Witley Court

The mock Castle at Eastnor was built in 1810 - it was designed by Robert Smirke to look like a medieval fortress guarding the Welsh Borders.

The castle took a workforce of 250 six years to build, and cost almost £90,000 (about £8.5m in today's money.)

The estate includes a large deer park that hosts the annual Big Chill Festival.

The Castle is 2½ miles east of Ledbury on the A438 Tewkesbury road.

last updated: 19/08/2008 at 11:55
created: 19/08/2008

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