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Peveril CastlePeveril Castle

Built soon after the Norman Conquest by one of William the Conqueror's knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views across the Peak District. Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and have fun exploring the Great Keep of Henry II, with its medieval garderobe.

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Prices


Children under 5 and English Heritage Members free

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 1 Apr 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Thu 23 Dec 2010 Mon 10:00 to 16:00 | Thu - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 Mon 10:00 to 16:00 | Thu - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Sun 2 Jan 2011 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 Mon 10:00 to 16:00 | Thu - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
   
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Contact

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Tel: 01433 620613
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Venue

Peveril Castle

Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WQ

View the Peveril Castle websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk

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Map reference: SK 149823


From M1 - Exit Junction 29 to Chesterfield. At second roundabout turn left on to A619. At Baslow get on to A623 and keep on this road for approx 5/6 miles, then turn right on to B6049 through the village of Bradwell. At junction turn left on to A6187 through Hope to Castleton.

From Manchester - Join A626 at Stockport, through Hazel Grove on A6. Keep on A6 until Chapel-en-le-Frith where you will pick up signs for A625 Blue John Cavern. Follow this past Blue John Cavern by way of hairpin bend to right. Approx 100 metres take left turn down Winnats Pass into Castleton.

From Sheffield - A625 leading on to A6187 straight through to Castleton or A57 until reservoir, left on to A6187 to Castleton.

The entrance to the castle is at the end of Castle Street in the centre of the village but parking is difficult in high season.

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Events at this venue

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Sat 23 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Halloween Family Fun Trail
Sat 4, Sun 5 Dec 2010 Festive Family Fun Trail
Sat 11, Sun 12 Dec 2010 Festive Family Fun Trail