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Astley Castle

Warwickshire, England

4.5 / 5 · 223 Google reviews


Astley Castle
Astley Castle, further view Astley Castle, further view

Key facts

Operator
Landmark Trust
Condition
Partial ruin
Access
Hotel guests only
Nearest station
Bermuda Park, 3.0 miles (straight-line)
Stays
Overnight accommodation available

Pinpoint

1 Church Ln, Astley, Nuneaton CV10 7QN

Possible Opening Hours*

*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Astley Castle is a ruined medieval manor house rebuilt inside its own walls as an award-winning Landmark Trust holiday let - new brick and glass slotted into the old stone shell. Unless you're staying, the interior is off-limits, but the grounds make for a quiet walk past a church and a pool.

Worth the trip

The building itself for those who book it - reviewers who've stayed call it one of the best Landmark Trust properties they know, out of dozens.

Before you go

You can't get inside without booking a stay or catching one of the occasional open days - check the Landmark Trust site first, and expect something closer to a fortified manor than a turreted castle.

WHAT VISITORS SAY · 4.5 / 5 across 223 Google reviews

This is an unusual case since Astley Castle now operates as a Landmark Trust holiday let, so reviews split between guests praising the beautifully restored accommodation and day visitors describing a pleasant walk around the grounds and signboards on the limited days it's open to the public. One visitor felt it reads more like a historic mansion than a traditional castle, and access to the interior is restricted outside of open days or a stay.

Award-winning holiday let; occasional open days

“Went to Astley Castle's open day today and it was brilliant.”- Nicola Hopley, visitor review

Practical notes from visitors

Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.

Facilities
“Nice little cafe there, nice old church also and Astley Pool is close by.” - Christopher Farmer

Common questions about Astley Castle

Where is Astley Castle?

Astley Castle is in Warwickshire, England, at 1 Church Ln, Astley, Nuneaton CV10 7QN.

Can you visit Astley Castle?

Astley Castle operates as a hotel, so access is normally for staying guests rather than day visitors. Contact the hotel directly about staying or visiting.

Can you stay overnight at Astley Castle?

Yes - Astley Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.

What is the highlight of visiting Astley Castle?

The building itself for those who book it - reviewers who've stayed call it one of the best Landmark Trust properties they know, out of dozens.

Is Astley Castle a ruin or still intact?

Astley Castle is a partial ruin - Award-winning holiday let; occasional open days.