Peveril Castle, Castleton, Derbyshire. Opening days vary throughout the year. Paid Admission.

Details

Accessibility:

Parking is available at the visitor centre, which is a ten minute walk away from the castle at the bottom of a hill. Toilet facilities are located at the visitor centre, as well as gift shop and picnic areas. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. The castle is located at the top of the hill with limited hand rails for assistance.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/plan-your-visit/access/

Brief Description:

Peveril Castle was built in 1176 by Henry II and is one of the earliest Norman fortresses in England. It sits high up on a hill overlooking Castleton village in the Peak District. The visitor centre shows the history of the castle throughout the years

Further Information

Address:

Peveril Castle, Market Place, Castleton, Derbyshire, S33 8WQ.

Email:

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Phone:

01433 620613.

Website:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/

Opening Hours:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

Admission:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/plan-your-visit/group-visits/

Free admission to members of English Heritage, Cadw and other reciprocal organisations.

Directions:

Situated 19.9 miles East of Stockport, via A6.

17.4 miles West of Sheffield via A57, A6103, A6187.

33 miles South of Huddersfield via A616, Mortimer Road, A57, A6013, A6187.

30.7 miles North of Ashbourne, via A515, A6, A623, A6187.

OS SK149826.

Transport:

Bus services operate in Castleton Village, with a short walk to the castle. 

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/plan-your-visit/facilities/

Closest amenities can be found in Castleton itself, including Rose Cottage Café, The Castle, Bulls Head Hotel, Ye Olde Nags Head, Inkeepers Lodge, George Hotel and Three Roofs Café.