Rufus Castle

Event details

Friday 12 May 2023, 2.30-4pm

Gordon Le Pard retired marine archaeologist will lead us on an exploration of Rufus Castle and the ruins of St Andrews Church. What remains of Rufus Castle was built in 1450 and was one of the first buildings to incorporate gunports, two hundred and fifty years later it was re-purposed as a romantic ruin in the grounds of the new, Pennsylvania Castle.

St Andrews Church was the original parish church badly damaged by land movement in the sixteenth and seventeenth century. It too became a feature in the landscaped gardens of Pennsylvania castle and suffered bomb damage during the second world war.

Please note: Our visit will involve a short walk around the outside of the castle and will take the footpath to St Andrews Church which involves steps and is rough underfoot. Stout footwear required.

Multiple bookings
As long as there is space on the event, we usually allow you to book for both yourself and a guest. When completing the booking form, you will be asked to select the number of people and put in your own details on the first page, then to put in your second person's details on the next page. The event fee shown on each of these pages is for the individual person - you will be shown the total amount due once you get to the summary page.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Accessibility: please contact the Group Organiser before booking to discuss any special access requirements.