Map and Directions - The Castle Hotel

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Bishop’s Castle is situated in the unspoilt South West corner of Shropshire, about 20 miles south of Shrewsbury, 18 miles west of Ludlow, and right on the border with Wales. It is about 1.5 hours drive from Birmingham, about 2 hours from Manchester and Bristol, and about 4 hours from London. The hotel is at the top of the high street, at the northern end of the town. You can’t miss it!

Approaching From The South East

(M54, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, A5)

Follow the M54 motorway to Telford and then the A5 round Shrewsbury. At one of the many roundabouts on the outskirts of Shrewsbury take a left turning south signed A488 to Bishops Castle (20 miles).

If you are approaching Birmingham on the M6 or M40/M42 during the rush-hour (4.00pm -7.00pm) we strongly urge you to use the M6 toll road around Birmingham (around £4.00). Come onto it at J4 from the M6 or J7a from the M42. Leave the toll at its northern end at T8, and follow the A460 south to connect with the M54 at J1. Do not stay on the toll until it finishes and joins the M6 as you cannot get onto the M54 travelling south.

Approaching From The North Or North-West

(Manchester/Liverpool/Chester/North Wales)

Head south from Chester down the A483 signed Wrexham, onto the A5 to Oswestry and then back onto the A483 to Welshpool. Then follow A490 to Churchstoke and then follow signs to Bishops Castle.

Approaching From The South

(M5, Bristol, Worcester, Hereford, Ludlow)

Head for Ludlow and leave Ludlow on the A49 signed to Craven Arms. Just after Craven Arms turn left on the A489 signposted for Bishop’s Castle.

This is a wonderful place to enjoy if you’re in Bishop’s Castle. We called in for coffee and cake on the Saturday and returned for Sunday lunch the next day. Fantastic service, excellent food and drink and a really nice atmosphere.

Keith G
1 August 2026
We had 2 specifications a walk in shower and a large bed bigger than a double! The Castle Hotel could meet both requirements! The room was large and well ventilated ,it was very hot, not anyone s fault. What there was an outside seating area close to our room.
The hotel is very dog friendly which we didn t mind but may not suit everyone.
The hotel is very old, lots of changes of level and very atmospheric. The Dining Room has wooden panelling , I expected Mrs Bennett to appear.
The cooking is excellent . We drank excellent local wine from the nearby winery, local beer was available. I suspect the ice cream was also local.
A daily what s on sheet was provided at breakfast , a nice touch to encourage local visits.

ahs1956
1 August 2026
The Castle Hotel is a very well managed hotel. Staff are well trained (and really pleasant and helpful) and everything was very efficient. This was a one night stay as we were cycle touring ; our bikes were safely stored and we were upgraded to a better room which was spacious and comfortable and really tastefully decorated. The only minor disadvantage was the proximity of the Town Hall clock which strikes every 15 minutes night and day - we had to close the window. The food in the restaurant is good, and well
priced, although for us the portions were too large. Breakfast was fine. Check in and checkout times are generous (3pm and 11am respectively) The garden is a very pretty and relaxing space and there is a guest terrace.
We would have no hesitation in returning.

Dajtrav
1 August 2026