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Hawkstone Historic Park and Follies

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Contact Details

  • Weston-Under-Redcastle
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SY4 5UY

Description

Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies is a unique place. Created in the 18th Century by the Hill family (Sir Rowland and his son Richard), Hawkstone became one of the greatest historic parklands in Europe.

Centred around the Red Castle and the awe-inspiring Grotto Hill, it offers visitors hours of delight and excitement and stunning views of the Shropshire countryside and beyond. Hawkstone follies is a historic parkland that covers 100 acres. Intricate pathways, ravines, arches and bridges, the towering cliffs and follies, the hermit in his hermitage and King Arthur addressing his troops in the awesome caves combine to create a magical visit that can last around 3.5 exhilarating hours.

Voted '2003 Adventure of the Year' by the Good Britain Guide, its eccentric collection of follies and woodland walks offer a delightful day out and fun for all the family. Hawkstone Park is also home to a 66 bedroom Hotel, restaurant and two 18 hole golf courses.

For opening dates and times for rest of the year, please call or visit the website for details.

Facilities

1 - On-Site café/restaurant2 - Picnic Site3 - On-site car parking4 - Parking (free)21 - Groups Acepted23 - Min group size24 - Max group size27 - Toilets40 - Guided Tours Available for Groups42 - Educational Visits Accepted43 - Ramp/Level Access44 - Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors45 - Toilets for Disabled Visitors49 - Guide Dogs Permitted6 - Visa accepted7 - MasterCard accepted8 - American Express accepted9 - Diners Club accepted11 - Switch accepted12 - Delta accepted

Directions

From the M54, follow on to the A5. At the junction of the A5/A49 (N) take the A49 towards Whitchurch or follow signs to Battlefield industrial estate. At the next two main roundabouts go straight on carrying on the A49. Turn right to Hawkstone (signposted). Follow road into the village of Weston under Redcastle, bearing right follow the road down. Finish on the left at Hawkstone Park and Follies (signposted).

Prices

Type Price Details
Adult£6.95 -
Child£4.00 -
Family£20.00 - £22.00 -
Concession£5.95 -

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Opening Times

Day1st April 2010 - 31st August 20101st September 2010 - 31st October 2010
Monday10:00 - 15:30Closed
Tuesday10:00 - 15:30Closed
Wednesday10:00 - 15:3010:00 - 15:30
Thursday10:00 - 15:3010:00 - 15:30
Friday10:00 - 15:3001:00 - 15:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:3001:00 - 15:30
Sunday10:00 - 15:3001:00 - 15:30
Bank Holiday(s)10:00 - 15:3001:00 - 15:30

Disclaimer

The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.

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