In grass field 300m from entrance. Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Non-members must pay.
After a busy day exploring the castle, relax and refuel in the tearoom with hot and cold drinks, cakes, toasted ciabattas, ice creams and children's lunch bags, along with alcoholic tipples and treats for your four-legged friends. From April to October we also serve homemade baguettes, and from November to March you can warm up with a bowl of soup.
The tearoom's log burner gives it a cosy cottage feel. If the weather’s fine, take a seat outside to soak up the views of the Shropshire Hills.
Take a look at our allergen and nutritional information here.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the castle courtyard, or on the benches immediately outside the visitor reception.
Gift shop is located in the visitor centre. We stock a range of Medieval souvenirs including toy swords and traditional games, garden accessories and a lovely selection of jewellery and English Heritage gifts. We also have a range of tapestries.
Separate male and female toilets. Baby-changing facilities are located in the disabled toilet.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds (dog bowl/toileting available). With the exception of guide and hearing dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the castle.
An audio guide is available onsite using your phone or handset.
Baby-changing facilities are located in the disabled toilet.
Bottle/food warming and high chairs available in tearoom.
Small lockable storage area available in Gatehouse for school groups.
English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media. If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork. Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.