Name: Brougham Castle
Rating: 5.0

Brougham Castle

Moor Lane, Penrith, UK

1-99 Years

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Red-sandstone Brougham Castle stands near the site of a Roman fort, guarding a strategic river crossing. A formidable barrier against Scots invaders, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century by King John’s agent, Robert de Vieuxpont. His great keep dominates the castle, surrounded and reinforced by buildings added by the powerful Clifford family, lords of Cumberland and Wardens of the Marches.

These include the unusual double gatehouse and impressive Tower of League. There’s a lot to explore; climb the spiral stairs to the keep top for panoramic views over the Eden Valley. After falling into decay after 1617, Brougham was restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford. Inside, there’s an exhibition about her remarkable life, and her Countess Pillar is nearby.

Price starts from £6.50 for Adults, £3.50 for Children(5-17 years) and £10.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). 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.

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Features

Red-sandstone Brougham Castle stands near the site of a Roman fort, guarding a strategic river crossing. A formidable barrier against Scots invaders, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century by King John’s agent, Robert de Vieuxpont. His great keep dominates the castle, surrounded and reinforced by buildings added by the powerful Clifford family, lords of Cumberland and Wardens of the Marches.
These include the unusual double gatehouse and impressive Tower of League. There’s a lot to explore; climb the spiral stairs to the keep top for panoramic views over the Eden Valley.
After falling into decay after 1617, Brougham was restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford. Inside, there’s an exhibition about her remarkable life, and her Countess Pillar is nearby.
Gardens: A complex of passages and spiral stairways makes Brougham a fascinating castle to explore, as well as for playing exciting games of hide and seek! The top of the Keep has panoramic views over the Eden Valley and the earthworks of the adjacent Roman fort of Brocavum.
Exhibition: An exhibition inside the shop highlights the remarkable life of Lady Anne Clifford, and includes stone carvings from the Roman fort and some later pottery finds.

Facilities

Parking: No parking on site. Roadside parking possible nearby.
Food And Drink: The on site shop serves tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Cold drinks and various snacks are also available. Ice-cream is sold in the summer.
Toilets: Male and female toilets available on site. Baby changing facilities are available.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Please note that they are not allowed on the private land by the river.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £6.50 With donation & £5.90 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £3.50 With donation & £3.10 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £16.50 With donation & £14.90 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Concession: £5.50 With donation & £5.00 Without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

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: £6.50 With donation & £5.90 Without donation.
Member: Free.

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

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

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

Address: Moor Lane, Penrith, UK

Post Code: CA10 2AA

Council: Westmorland and Furn

County: Cumbria

Road Access: 1 1⁄2 miles SE of Penrith, off A66.
Bus Access: Stagecoach service 104 and Grand Prix service 563 pass the castle on the A66, but the nearest official stop is at Whinfell Park (about 1 mile east). Fellrunner 132 (Fri) & 562 (Tue) serve Brougham village.
Train Access: Penrith 2 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Brougham Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: No parking on site. Roadside parking possible nearby.