Rowton Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Shropshire, England.
Rowton Castle features stone turrets, crenellated walls, and ornate staircases within its 17-acre grounds surrounded by English countryside gardens.
The present structure, completed in 1857 by architect Edward Haycock, replaced an earlier castle that stood on the site for several centuries.
The castle served as the Royal National College for the Blind from 1941 until 1978, providing education and piano tuning training for students.
The Grade II listed building now functions as a hotel with 19 decorated bedrooms and can accommodate wedding ceremonies for up to 110 guests.
A student of the Royal National College for the Blind alerted everyone during the 1953 fire, which destroyed 38 pianos used for training.
Location: Shropshire
GPS coordinates: 52.70870,-2.92070
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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