Name: Barnard Castle
Rating: 5.0

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, Flatts Road, Scar Top, Barnard Castle, Durham DL12 8PR, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

On the fringe of the town named after it, Barnard Castle takes its own name from Bernard de Balliol, who began the stone fortress here in the 12th century. His successors raised the mighty round tower, before losing the castle after a failed attempt to become kings of Scotland.

Later owners included Richard of Gloucester, (who later became Richard III) whose white boar emblem is carved above a window in the great chamber. Search out this royal badge and then enjoy great views from the window of the winding tree-lined river below.

Price starts from £8.00 for Adults £4.50 for Children(5-17) and £12.50 for Family of three. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

On the fringe of the town named after it, Barnard Castle takes its own name from Bernard de Balliol, who began the stone fortress here in the 12th century. His successors raised the mighty round tower, before losing the castle after a failed attempt to become kings of Scotland.
Later owners included Richard of Gloucester, (who later became Richard III) whose white boar emblem is carved above a window in the great chamber. Search out this royal badge and then enjoy great views from the window of the winding tree-lined river below.
Stretching from the huge outer ward to the innermost stronghold towering above the gorge, there’s lots to see and plenty of room to explore and play in this big castle.

Facilities

Parking: Nearest parking (not managed by English Heritage) is located in the town itself. There is some 2 hours-free parking in the town, as well as pay-and-display parking in the central car parks. The nearest about 500 metres away.
Food And Drink: Cold drinks, ice-cream and selection of small snacks available.
Toilets: One disabled/unisex toilet behind the shop.

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Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Member Join now: Free with donation & Free without donation.
Adult: £8.00 with donation & £7.20 without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £4.50 with donation & £4.00 without donation.
Family(2 adults + up to 3 children): £20.50 with donation & £18.40 without donation.
Family(1 adult + up to 3 children): £12.50 with donation & £11.20 without donation.
Concession: £7.00 with donation & £6.30 without donation.

On the day tickets:

Member Join now: Free with donation & Free without donation.
Adult: £9.50 with donation & £8.60 without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £5.50 with donation & £5.00 without donation.
Family(2 adults + up to 3 children): £24.50 with donation & £22.20 without donation.
Family(1 adult + up to 3 children): £15.00 with donation & £13.60 without donation.
Concession: £8.50 with donation & £7.70 without donation.

Membership: Starts from £42.

For more details please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/

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

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Barnard Castle, Flatts Road, Scar Top, Barnard Castle, Durham DL12 8PR, UK

Post Code: DL12 8PR

Council: County Durham

County: County Durham

Road Access: In Barnard Castle town.
Bus Access: Arriva services 75 & 76; Classic service 352; Hodgson services 70, 71, 72, 73, 79 & 79X; Cumbria Classic 572; Scarlet Band services 83, 84, 95 & 96
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Barnard Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Nearest parking (not managed by English Heritage) is located in the town itself. There is some 2 hours-free parking in the town, as well as pay-and-display parking in the central