Wallingford Castle Meadows

Wallingford Castle Meadows covers some 16.6 hectares on the banks of the River Thames in Wallingford. The meadows contain the site of Wallingford Castle which has a long and complex history. All that remains of the castle are two sections of wall which are Grade 1 listed and the bank and ditch earthworks which form part of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. Find out here how to find the Castle Meadows and information on walks suitable for disabled visitors. 

The site is owned by the Council and managed by the Earth Trust This link will take you to an external website... . The main objectives of management are to:

• preserve the historic remains of Wallingford Castle
• provide informal public access and enjoyment
• promote nature conservation

Further information about the site and its management can be found in the Management Plan and Executive Summary (you can view or download these files from the menu on the right).

Alternatively you can contact the site warden on 01865 409410 or visit the Earth Trust Local Sites and Nature Reserves information pages.

Flying the Green Flag at Castle Meadows  

The Castle Meadows has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the third year running.      

How to find the Castle Meadows

The site is open to the public every day of the year, please follow the links for information on how to find the site.

Archaeological investigations

For information on the archaeological investigations that have taken place at Wallingford Castle Meadows, please see the Wallingford Burh to Borough Research project website. For additional historical details visit Wallingford Museum's website.

Wallingford Castle Meadows Management Plan

You can download either a full copy of the council's Wallingford Castle Meadows Management Plan 2006 - 2011, or a smaller Executive Summary from the menu on the right.

Events

The Earth Trust organise a programme of events This link will take you to an external website... running throughout the year, some of which take place at Wallingford Castle Meadows. You can download a copy of the events leaflet from the menu on the right.

Volunteering

Volunteers play an important role in the management of the site, find out here how you can get involved.

For more information, please contact the countryside team.