South Moreton Castle, Didcot

#4 among attractions in Didcot

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South Moreton Castle was an 11th-century castle in the village of South Moreton, Oxfordshire, England. The name can also refer to a nearby siege-castle, probably from the 12th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°35'18"N, 1°11'48"W

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Didcot United Kingdom

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South Moreton Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Didcot Railway Centre, Wittenham Clumps, Wallingford Bridge, Wallingford Museum.

2.7 miNW
Museum
Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot
70 min walk • In the heart of Oxfordshire, nestled within the bustling town of Didcot, lies a treasured homage to Britain's rich railway heritage - the Didcot Railway Centre. This museum is a must-visit for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering an immersive journey...
2.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Wittenham Clumps
73 min walk • Wittenham Clumps, also known as the Sinodun Hills, are the most distinctive landmark in Oxfordshire, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This ancient site consists of two prominent chalk hills, Castle Hill and Round Hill, which are visible for...
3.4 miE
Bridge
Wallingford Bridge, Wallingford
87 min walk • Wallingford Bridge is a medieval road bridge over the River Thames in England which connects Wallingford and Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire. It crosses the Thames on the reach between Cleeve Lock and Benson Lock. The bridge is 900 feet long and has 19 arches. It is a scheduled monument.
3.1 miE
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Wallingford Museum, Wallingford
79 min walk • Wallingford Museum is a museum with collections of local interest, housed in a Tudor house in High Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
0.8 miN
Nightlife
Bear at Home, Didcot
22 min walk • The Bear at Home is an English 16th-century public house in the South Oxfordshire village of North Moreton, near Wallingford. It retains many original 16th-century features, including timber-framed walls, inglenook fireplace and a well, and was extended in 1980 to allow it to serve food.
3.3 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Wallingford
85 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands at the east side of the town, overlooking the River Thames.
3.4 miN
Bridge
Little Wittenham Bridge
88 min walk • Little Wittenham Bridge is a footbridge across the River Thames in England near Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It is just downstream of Day's Lock on the reach above Benson Lock and connects Little Wittenham to Dorchester.
3.2 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary-le-More, Wallingford
81 min walk • St Mary-le-More is a Church of England parish church in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. The church is situated in the centre of The Marketplace, just behind the Town Hall.
2.9 miN
Archaeological site
Earth Trust Centre
74 min walk • Earth Trust Centre, formerly known as Project Timescape, is Earth Trust's visitor and education centre near the Wittenham Clumps, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England. The centre's aim is to educate and engage people in their local landscape and inspire them to take action to protect it.
2.2 miW
Park
Mowbray Fields, Didcot
56 min walk • Mowbray Fields is a 2.2-hectare Local Nature Reserve on the southern outskirts of Didcot in Oxfordshire. It is owned by South Oxfordshire District Council and managed by the Earth Trust.
3.1 miSE
Bridge
Moulsford Railway Bridge, Chiltern Hills
80 min walk • Moulsford Railway Bridge, also known locally as "Four Arches" bridge, is a pair of parallel bridges located a little to the north of Moulsford and South Stoke in Oxfordshire, UK.