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Join Bishop's Castle Town Tours and discover the history and stories of this Norman “plantation” market town

A triptych of vintage black-and-white photos showing scenes from Bishop’s Castle, including the market hall, a Tudor building, and a petrol station with early 20th-century figures.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the English-Welsh border, Bishop’s Castle is no ordinary market town. On our guided walking town tour, you’ll uncover layers of history that have shaped our rich, character-filled community since Norman times.

  • Discover why Bishop’s Castle gained a reputation as a “Rotten Borough”. Learn how it became a hotbed of political intrigue that once made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
  • Hear the curious tale of “The Honest Burgess”. Decide for yourself what truth might lie beneath the name.

 

  • Visit the “African’s” grave. Hear this poignant, powerful story — a reminder that global history often touches small places in unexpected ways.

  • Explore how the Napoleonic Wars touched distant Bishop’s Castle; discover the consequences that reached as far as New Zealand.

  • And meet unforgettable characters — statesmen, poets, and publicans. All have walked these cobbled streets and made Bishop’s Castle the unique, hidden gem it is today.

 

Join Bishop's Castle Town Tours

From May 1st – September 30th

One of our friendly, knowledgeable guides will meet you at the Lychgate of St John’s Church and lead you on a delightful walking tour through Bishop’s Castle’s most fascinating corners.

The tour lasts just over an hour, and ends at the historic Market Square, nestled between the Three Tuns and Castle Hotel.

Planning a Visit with Friends or a Group?

We can arrange a guided tour, for clubs, societies, or groups of four or more people, at a time to suit you, Why not combine your tour with a relaxed meal or pint at one of the town’s excellent places to eat in the town.

We’d love to show you around!
Drop us a line, and we’ll help you plan the perfect visit.

Get In Touch

To book a tour with us, call Bishop's Castle Town Hall:

Tel: 01588 630023

or 01588 638998

Email: info@bishopscastletownhall.co.uk

Bishop's Castle Town Hall

High Street

Bishop’s Castle

Shropshire

SY9 5BG

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