Wressle Castle

#2603 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Wressle Castle is a ruined palace-fortress in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, built for Thomas Percy in the 1390s. It is privately owned and not open to the public. Wressle Castle originally consisted of four ranges built around a central courtyard; there was a tower at each corner, and the structure was entered through a gatehouse in the east wall, facing the village. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°46'35"N, 0°55'42"W

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Wressle Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St John's Church, Howden Minster, Ouse Bridge, Goole railway swing bridge.

5.6 miSE
Church
St John's Church, Goole
143 min walk • St John's the Evangelist Church is an active parish church in the town of Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Built in 1843 and 1848 and been an active place of worship for Christians since. The church is located on Church Street, near to the town centre and port, the church is the main parish church of the town.
3.3 miSE
Monastery
Howden Minster, Howden
84 min walk • Howden Minster is a large Grade I listed Church of England church in the Diocese of York. It is located in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is one of the largest churches in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
4.1 miSE
Bridge
Ouse Bridge, Howden
105 min walk • The Ouse Bridge is a reinforced concrete plate girder bridge that spans River Ouse between Goole and Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It carries the M62 and is situated between junctions 36 and 37. It was built between 1973 and 1976 by Costain and was designed by Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners.
5.6 miSE
Bridge
Goole railway swing bridge
144 min walk • The Skelton Viaduct, also known as the Hook bridge or Goole railway swing bridge, is a large viaducted hogback plate girder bridge with swing span over the River Ouse, Yorkshire near Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
5 miW
Universities and schools
Selby College, Selby
128 min walk • Selby College is a tertiary college, offering A Level courses through its Sixth Form Academy, work-related vocational courses, apprenticeships, business training and adult education courses. It is located in Selby, North Yorkshire, England.

Wressle Castle

Facts and practical information

Wressle Castle plan & book

Wressle Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St John's Church, Goole

Howden Minster, Howden

Ouse Bridge, Howden

Goole railway swing bridge

Selby College, Selby