Location
Located near Shrewsbury in the beautiful county of Shropshire in the West of England, Rowton Castle is set in 17 acres of grounds, only 15 minutes from the historic town of Shrewsbury. A Medieval Castle stood on the grounds until 1463.
Rising turrets, imposing frontage and tall deep-set windows make this the most splendid of settings whether for a quiet weekend or a celebration. Easy to find, Rowton Castle is situated off the A458, the entrance is proudly guarded by the majestic 130 ft Cedar of Lebanon which is reputed to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
The Castle is steeped in history; a medieval castle stood on the site until Prince Llewellyn and the marauding Welsh destroyed it in 1463. The present castle was built for the princely sum of £1000 in 1669 and was once the home of Baron Rowton who was Prime Minister Disraeli's secretary in late 19th Century.
In 1941 it became the home of the Royal School for the blind, the most famous of its students being David Blunkett, Minister of Education, but unfortunately after the college moved in 1978 the Castle fell into ruins. The present day castle has been totally refurbished and transformed into a prestigious hotel, which has the warmth, charm and ambiance of a Country House.
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