Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England. It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283. Today all that remains is the outer shell of the manor house and the gable ends of the barn.
🐦22+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦22+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
7 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pintail +19 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Historic site
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pintail +19 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura, 16-spot Ladybird +18 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
🍂
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Meadow Saffron · last seen 2024
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW08Length 20.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km▾
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Presthope Walk, Wenlock EdgeWalking route300 m▾
This easy, surfaced loop is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs or anyone wanting a short stroll. Route may be slippery under foot.
Named routeLength 300 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
Lime Kiln Walk, Wenlock EdgeWalking route1 km▾
Enjoy this woodland walk passing quarries and limekilns. This trail has steps, steep climbs and uneven terrain in places.
Named routeLength 1 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lea Quarry Walk, Wenlock EdgeWalking route3 km▾
Get a feel for the scale of Wenlock Edge's industrial past on this steep woodland walk. This trail has steps, steep climbs and uneven terrain in places.
Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
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Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
