An Oswestry borough tourist attraction that has undergone a £1 million restoration project is set to reopen.
Whittington Castle has been off-limits to the public for more than a year.
Builders have been restoring the gatehouse, towers and a cottage.
A tearoom, visitor centre and bridge, which gives access to the medieval inner bailey of the fortress, have also been built.
Work, which started at the end of 2005, had been due to be finished by Easter. However, it is taking longer than expected, forcing the opening to be pushed back.
Although the castle will be subject to limited opening times throughout May, it will be officially re-opened by the Duke of Gloucester on June 14.
Sula Rayska, project manager for the Whittington Castle Preservation Trust, said it was important the work was carried out properly, even though this has led to delays. The trust has raised the money from a variety of sources, including a £950,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Mrs Rayska said the cottage behind the castle had been in a worse state than anticipated.
“Builders also found a well on the site which, although a much later addition to the castle, had to be capped to ensure the health and safety of the visitors,” she said.
There were also major problems with the entrance bridge to the gatehouse.
Limited opening of the castle is now scheduled for this month, with an official opening in June. The three-day medieval re-enactment at the end of May is still set to go ahead.
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