Wallingford Castle Gardens, a nice place to relax, stroll and enjoy nature. A small nature reserve containing the ruins of one of Britain's most important castles, open to the public.

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Dan Hobson

August 29, 2019

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Wallingford Castle Gardens is a wonderful place to stroll around. With colourful gardens, a wildlife area, and ruins of one of the most important castles in Britain to explore, the site is very interesting affords a real sense of tranquility. Building work on the castle commenced in 1067 on the instructions of William the Conqueror who crossed the River Thames at Wallingford on his way to to take the throne in London.

Edvard

December 14, 2018

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Castle Gardens are usually open daylight hours. The main access is a gate off Castle Street on Bear Lane, and there is a paid parking area on the road, near …

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2. Wallingford Bridge – Wallingford Castle Meadows loop from Wallingford

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Elevation 90 m

Free entry

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Location: Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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