Hawkstone Park
Fee required
Parking available
Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

πŸ“œ Historic landscape park in Shropshire, England, known for its magical follies, trails, and otherworldly vistas.
πŸ” Features a fantastical maze of trails, follies, stone stairs, and medieval ruins.

Why Go

✨ Explore a fantastical maze of trails, follies, and stone stairs
🏰 Discover medieval Red Castle ruins and historical features
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy 100 acres of landscaped parkland, caves, and rocky outcrops
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ A protected historical site, great for family adventures

Why Avoid

⚠️ Hilly terrain, unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs
πŸ‘Ÿ Requires sensible footwear due to many steps and uneven ground
πŸ”¦ Torches are required for some areas, available for purchase on-site
🚫 Red Castle site is closed to the public due to safety concerns

Tips

🐢 Dogs are welcome for free but must be kept on leads at all times.
πŸ—“οΈ Check the official website for 2026 opening days, times, and prices in January 2026.

Cost

πŸ’° General Admission Β£10.50 per person (ages 4 and under are FREE).

Hours

πŸ•’ Re-opens for February Half Term. Generally open mid-February to October on selected dates (Fri, Sat, Sun during term time, daily during school holidays). Last admission 3pm, park closes 5pm.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

FREE car parking available, with a short uphill walk to the visitor centre.

🚻 Toilets

Located at the Glass House Tearoom and on Grotto Hill.

Last updated 5 days ago

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