Rowton Castle is a country house hotel in Shrewsbury, the United Kingdom.[1] It stands about 11 km from the centre of Shrewsbury.[3]
Overview
Rowton Castle, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, is a Grade II* listed country house that was once the home of the Royal National College for the Blind before it moved to its present location in Hereford. This 17th-century castle is surrounded by 17 acres of gardens, and is approximately six miles (9.7 km) from Shrewsbury. It is currently used as a wedding venue, hotel and restaurant.
From “Rowton Castle” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]
History and building
It is listed as a Grade II* listed building. [1]
Location
Measured in a straight line, the country house hotel is 11 km from the centre of Shrewsbury. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 70 km from the centre of Shrewsbury.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Rowton Castle (Q7372300). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Rowton Castle. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-03-17.
- ^ Shrewsbury (Q201970). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.