Visited March 2025
| Location | Worle, North Somerset |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | No |
| Parking | Yes- on street |
| Facilities | None |
| Map |  |
Review
Castle Batch is a large motte in a park in a residential area of Worle, in North Somerset. The castle was built by Walter of Donai, a Lord who came over from France with the conquest. He built the fortification sometime between 1066-1068. By the 1200s it had passed to William de Courtney, and then in the 1300s to the Beauchamp family.
Not much is known about the castle and it doesn't appear to have played a major part in the history of the area. Today the remains of the motte and the land around it which is possibly the site of a bailey, lie sleeping in a large park over looking Weston-Super-Mare and with views to the North Somerset Coast.
The park has a play area at the bottom of the slope, and a sports field which was in use by a local team the day we visited. The motte is at the top of a natural hill which is popular with dog walkers. There is a small bandstand at the foot of the hill.
A visit here wouldn't necessarily be the longest trip, so we would recommend combining with other options in the area, including Sand Bay at Weston, walking the Strawberry Line which is the path of an old railway, or a trip to the North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre- check website for details as this is only open on certain days.
More info: North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre
