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Whittington Castle 24^th June 2012 10am - 4pm

Free Entry to fair

NEW EVENT FOR 2012

The strikingly picturesque and romantic ruins are steeped in much history, tales of bitter border warfare, romance and legend.

Whittington is a small rural community in Shropshire close to the market town of Oswestry. Whittington Castle sits in the centre of this lovely village.

The existing Castle is set in about 12 acres of ground and is the remains of a Norman home.

There is free entry to the fair. There is a charge of £1 per car to park.

Nurseries confirmed so far include:

	ChickenStreet
	Field Food
	Hall Farm Nursery
	Hillview Hardy Plants
	J & A Hicks Exotics
	Out of the Common Way
	Penmere Plants
	Springwell
	Stonyford Cottage Nursery
	Woodfield Nursery

Please contact Castle Manager, Sue Ellis

Whittington Castle
Castle Street
Whittington
Shropshire
SY11 4DF

Telephone 01691 662500

E-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

website: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Directions:

By Car Whittington Castle is situated in the centre of Whittington village. 2 miles east of Oswestry. It is just 20 minutes from Shrewsbury (A5), and 35 minutes from Chester (A483). When approaching Oswestry stay on the A483 or A5 and do not turn for Oswestry Town. Take the A495 signposted for Ellesmere off the Oswestry bypass and continue into Whittington over the railway level crossing. At the T-junction turn left staying on the A495. The castle is on your left and the car park entrance is just opposite the church on your left.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is Gobowen on the Chester to Birmingham line. . 2 miles from Whittington.

By Coach Nearest Coach Station is Oswestry

By Bus Whittington is on Arriva route D70 which runs between Oswestry and Shrewsbury.

Further details phone Traveline 0870 6082608 for details