History
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich, West Midlands
A red sandstone Wye Valley castle that Wordsworth called the noblest ruin in the county.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Goodrich Castle is a ruined medieval castle between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, in the care of English Heritage. It was begun after the Norman Conquest and rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. Wordsworth praised it as the noblest ruin in Herefordshire, and there are climbs up the towers and a good view of the Wye.
Good to know
- Climb the towers for the best view
- Audio guide included
- Combine with Symonds Yat
- Best time
- Dry day
- Open
- Open most of the year
- Getting there
- On-site car park off the A40
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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