County guide · The Castle Rolls
Best castles in Herefordshire
6 castles in Herefordshire, on the Welsh border - Goodrich's near-complete ruin is one of the best-preserved in the country.
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Every castle on this list - 6 in total, 3 free to enter, 1 you can stay overnight in
Croft Castle
Herefordshire
Castellated manor, Croft family seat
Goodrich Castle
Herefordshire
Eastnor Castle
Herefordshire
Selected open days; exclusive-hire castle bedrooms
Longtown Castle
Herefordshire Free entry
Wigmore Castle
Herefordshire Free entry
Richard's Castle
Herefordshire Free entry
Earthwork motte and bailey of one of the earliest Marcher castles, beside St Bartholomew's Church.
Common questions
How many castles are there in Herefordshire?
This roll lists 6 visitable castles, fortresses and tower houses in Herefordshire. Of those, 3 are free to enter and 3 charge admission.
Which castles in Herefordshire are free to visit?
3 of the 6 castles in Herefordshire are open-access sites with no admission charge, namely Longtown Castle, Wigmore Castle and Richard's Castle.
What is the best-rated castle in Herefordshire?
Goodrich Castle carries the strongest public rating of any castle in Herefordshire on this roll - 4.7/5 from 2,714 Google reviews.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Herefordshire?
Yes - Eastnor Castle offers overnight stays.