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Severndroog Castle is an elegantly preserved Gothic tower situated in the delightful gardens of Castle Wood on Shooter’s Hill, one of the highest points in London.
The ‘castle’ was commissioned by Lady James, probably as a memorial to her husband, and designed by architect Richard Jupp in 1784.
Severndroog enjoyed extensive renovations in 2013-2014, when rooms featuring beautiful ornate ceilings and chandeliers were restored to their original state.
On the ground floor, the Severndroog Tea Room serves fresh hot and cold options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and tea, including plenty of choices for children.
Severndroog Castle welcomes groups of 10 or more (whether they be U3A groups, local societies or large family groups) to book tours of the castle and enjoy refreshments in the historic Lady James Room.
The castle requires a minimum group size of 10 (maximum up to 24).
Your visit will include:
- A 30-minute guided tour of the two main rooms, to learn about Lady and Sir William James, the building’s uses over the years and the campaign to save the castle.
- Spectacular panoramic views over London and the surrounding counties from the viewing platform.
- An option for refreshments.
Your visit will take about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of your group. You will have exclusive use of the Lady James Room for your refreshments.
There are two types of Group Visit:
1. Tour only: A guided tour of the Castle with access to the Viewing Platform - £6.00 per person
2. Tour and Cream Tea: with a selection of teas, juices and scone with jam and cream - £13.00 per person
Visits are available Thursdays and Fridays and must be pre-booked.
NOTE: Due to many stairs in the castle, access for people with limited mobility will be difficult.
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Accessibility
- Disabled access - Please note there is a spiral staircase and 86 steps to the top. We are a listed building so wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor (the Tearoom & WC) via a stair climber, which must be pre-booked. Please contact for further details.
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Guided tours for groups
Parking
- Free Parking - Limited free parking is available at the Castle.
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car -
A 20 minute drive from the M25. Leave at Junction 2 signposted for Central London and Lewisham and join the A2. Take the slip road off the A2 signposted Falconwood. Turn right at the end and follow the road to the next junction, turning right on to Welling Way. At the next junction turn left on to Shooters Hill. Go up and over Shooters Hill and take the first left after Craigholm. Look for our Brown Signs.
By Bus -
Take bus no. 486 from North Greenwich or Bexleyheath or bus no. 89 Lewisham or Bexleyheath, alighting at the Memorial Hospital. 244 bus from Woolwich or Queen Elizabeth Hospital alighting at the Memorial Hospital on Shooters Hill.
Public Transport Directions
By Train -
DLR to Woolwich Arsenal, then the 244 bus alighting at the Memorial Hospital.
Jubilee Line to North Greenwich, then 486 bus, alighting at the Memorial Hospital.
Network Southeast to Welling, then a bus no. 486 or 89 from stop D towards Shooters Hill.
