Whittington is a small rural community in Shropshire close to the market town of Oswestry. Whittington Castle sits in the centre of this lovely village.

The existing Castle is set in about 12 acres of ground and is the remains of a Norman home.

There is free entry to the fair. There is a charge of £1 per car to park.

Nurseries attending 14 April 2017 include: (more to be announced soon).

ChickenStreet from Shropshire with a wide selection of chicken-proof plants for the garden

Forestart from Shropshire specialising in tree and wildflower seeds

Hall Farm Nursery from Shropshire specialising in perennials and alpines. RHS Gold medallists including Chelsea Gold.

Lyneal Mill Nursery from Shropshire specialising in Aquilegia, Wildflowers, Aster, Agastache, Campanula, Digitalis

Penmere Plants from Cheshire specialising in Fuchsias

SpecialPerennials from Cheshire specialising in summer and late flowering perennials.

The Cottage Herbery from Worcestershire specialising in organic herbs. RHS Gold medallists

The Gobbett from Worcestershire specialising in Syringa (Lilac), flowering dogwoods and beardless Iris

Please contact Castle Manager, Sue Ellis

Whittington Castle
Castle Street
Whittington
Shropshire
SY11 4DF

Telephone 01691 662500

E-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

website: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Directions:

By Car Whittington Castle is situated in the centre of Whittington village. 2 miles east of Oswestry. It is just 20 minutes from Shrewsbury (A5), and 35 minutes from Chester (A483). When approaching Oswestry stay on the A483 or A5 and do not turn for Oswestry Town. Take the A495 signposted for Ellesmere off the Oswestry bypass and continue into Whittington over the railway level crossing. At the T-junction turn left staying on the A495. The castle is on your left and the car park entrance is just opposite the church on your left.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is Gobowen on the Chester to Birmingham line. 2 miles from Whittington.