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Grimsbury Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Grimsbury Castle is a castle in Berkshire. It is one of five castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

Nearby castles include Donnington Castle and Perborough Castle. The closest station is Newbury Racecourse, 6.1 km to the south-west.

More at the National Heritage List entry

More places to visit near Grimsbury Castle

Photo of the North Wessex Downs, a National Landscape in England.Highlight

North Wessex Downs

You’re inside itNational Landscape near Hungerford

Rolling chalk downland above the Vale of the White Horse, threaded by one of Britain's oldest roads

Photo of Bucklebury Common, a visitor attraction in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Bucklebury Common

Attraction near Bucklebury

Ancient wooded common of oak and heath crossed by an avenue of old trees, one of the largest commons in the county.

4.3 km SE

Photo of Snelsmore Common Country Park, a country park near Boxford in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Snelsmore Common Country Park

Country park near Boxford

A country park in Berkshire.

4.7 km W

Photo of the Kennet & Avon Canal, an 87-mile canal running from Reading to Bristol, England.Highlight

Kennet & Avon Canal

Canal

The broad-beam crossing of southern England — river, canal and river again from Bristol's Avon to the Thames at Reading, over the chalk by the Caen Hill flight.

5.2 km S · spans 5 counties

Photo of Donnington Castle, a ruined castle near Newbury, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Donnington Castle

Castle near Newbury

Twin-towered medieval gatehouse on a hill.

5.8 km SW

Photo of The Bell Inn, a pub near Aldworth in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

The Bell Inn

Pub near Aldworth

Beer served through a hatch in a panelled Downs pub kept by the same family for over 250 years, filled rolls and no music.

8.7 km NE