Nunney Castle
Nunney Castle
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  • Sam K
    Portsmouth, United Kingdom112 contributions
    Small but worth a visit
    It is a beautiful hidden gem with lots of history. The Castle is lovely with a moat surrounding it. It's not huge, but you have a lovely old village/hamlet with a quaint church. The little Cafe was lovely and very friendly.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 16, 2023
  • Gillian B
    8 contributions
    Love a castle and this has a moat!!
    We belong to English Heritage and this was near Stonehenge so couldn’t resist. It’s free to visit so you don’t need to be a member. The village it sits in is also worth a visit. Very quaint. One pub in the middle, a river running through and a lovely church. Parking could be an issue but we managed to find somewhere close to the castle. This medieval castle weirdly sits in the middle of this village but at one time I imagine it sat quite naturally. Through a little gate And along the circular path Nunney Castle is a ruined but English Heritage does a great job of providing an illustration of what living there might have been like. Across a draw bridge and you are at the front door of the castle. Port holes, old fire places, window seating and ruined stairs can been seen whilst roaming the castle walls. If it’s your thing and you are in the area I’d recommend the visit. It’s doesn’t take long to walk around and it’s great for the imagination.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 31, 2023
  • howiet1971
    Swindon, United Kingdom1,712 contributions
    Pretty
    I visited after viewing Stourhead House & Gardens which is just 20 minutes away. This pretty little castle is free, and is only worth 15 minutes of your time. (NB: There is parking about 5 minutes away and a cafe nearby.) Pretty 14thC ruined castle with a pretty moat.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written August 24, 2023
  • WandavdB
    Somerset West, South Africa327 contributions
    Nunney Castle - feast for the photographer
    Beautiful castle with lots of character. Feast for the eyes and the keen photographer. Being able to walk within the walls gave a sense of space and volume. Nunney Castle is the centre of a beautiful village. Free to enjoy by young and old.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 7, 2023
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Janet H
Worcester, UK577 contributions
Jan 2020
Lovely setting in a very picturesque village. You can imagine how compact the castle was in its heyday. Only ruins now but set inside a lovely moat and you can walk all round the ruins. No entrance fee and we found car parking just over the bridge up a slight hill (also free).
Written January 22, 2020
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,243 contributions
May 2021
There is a free good size car park 200 metres up the hill from the castle which means you do not have to disturb residents by parking nearby to visit the castle. If, as a child, you drew a castle this would be it. A small round castle with a moat. Perfect. And free to enter. While it is in the centre of the village there are no buildings immediately near spoiling the setting. It is small and will not take long to stroll around and appreciate the building, but it is also in a pretty village and is well worth a short stop with a pub and a coffee shop if you wish to stay longer.
Written June 7, 2021
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WandavdB
Somerset West, South Africa327 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Beautiful castle with lots of character. Feast for the eyes and the keen photographer. Being able to walk within the walls gave a sense of space and volume.

Nunney Castle is the centre of a beautiful village.

Free to enjoy by young and old.
Written October 7, 2023
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Jon E
Warminster, UK57 contributions
Feb 2020
Dropped in for a meal at the fab nearly cafe - and love old buildings - this certainly does not disappoint. Loved being able to see the structure of the building and how it was built and lived in - real history on your doorstep. Worth making the detour to find.
Written February 25, 2020
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Travlintone
Chippenham, UK823 contributions
Mar 2020
Another reviewer described the structure as a ‘fairy tale’ castle which is a great description of this small moated castle.
Situated in the lovely village of Nunney, there is not a lots to see given it is a ruin but it’s free to explore. It is easy to stand inside the castle, look upwards at the outline of the castle floors above, and image the life of those who lived and worked there hundreds of years ago!
We will be back in the summer to see it in the sunshine (there will be a summer won’t there!?)
PS Don’t miss a cuppa in the lovely ‘Moat and Turret’ café very near the castle.
Written March 12, 2020
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fatbear2000
Oxford, UK4,108 contributions
Aug 2020
We were delighted to come across Nunney castle, and despite it sounding like a location in a Blackadder episode we had a very enjoyable visit.

Nunney is a very pretty village, and whilst the castle is a small ruin, the surrounding grounds are well maintained. There is a wooden bridge crossing the moat so you can closely inspect the ruins, and there are two information boards providing a brief history of the castle. There is no charge to visit the castle and there is a free carpark that can house around 25 cars just a short walk up the hill.

There are a couple of benches by the stream so we were able to sit there with our takeaway coffees from The Moat and Turret café, whilst others happily sat on the grass bank by the moat. The local ducks were content to sleep peacefully whilst the visitors wandering around them.

Recommended for a visit of around an hour.
Written August 31, 2020
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disappointedBandG
Bristol, UK93 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Although pouring down with rain, we visited in february and was surprised at how intact the castle was. Lovely to walk around the moat and then further into the village.
Will return in the warmer months as it seemed perfect for a picnic!
Written February 24, 2020
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Richard W
6 contributions
Jun 2021
Picturesque old castle in an equally picturesque village. The castle is free to access, but small so don't expect something which will take up your whole day. Being located in a quiet villlage on the Mendips, your visit should be a tranquil one. However, be wary of the moat especially if you have children with you. The weed coverage in the moat can be deceptive, and only recently a young boy ran on to what he thought was grass and would have drowned if his father hadn't dived in to the moat to resue him. Keep your children close and you should have no problem. The village itself has a duck pond, interesting church and a traditional pub in the centre. There is also a small shop by the bridge.
Written July 7, 2021
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gengriz
Bath, UK39 contributions
Sep 2021
This was a big disappointment. Although the castle and village look nice and worth a stop , there is absolutely no place to park a motorhome or higher vehicle (the castle car park has a very low height barrier). As a result, we had to turn around and head off elsewhere. It would have been nice of English Heritage to have pre-warned us of car park height limits on their website. So near and yet so far....
Written September 9, 2021
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barry1984UK
West Byfleet, UK177 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Fascinating little French style 1300’s castle in the middle of the lovely picturesque village of Nunney. We had intended to drop by for a quick fleeting visit but ended up staying for over an hour exploring the ruins and nearby local church. We bumped into a couple of very friendly locals who offered recommendations of nearby attractions and even gave us a little tour of the church.

Would definitely recommend a visit. Free car park is a few mins walk away.
Written August 18, 2020
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