Name: Sandal Castle
Rating: 5.0

Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle, Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Sandal Castle is one of Yorkshire’s most atmospheric historic sites. Discover the dramatic ruins and sweeping views over the Calder Valley. Explore links to Richard III and the Battle of Wakefield. Free to visit and perfect for family walks, the castle is a must‑see Wakefield landmark.

The barbican at Sandal is very unusual for an English castle because it isn’t on the outside. Instead, it is between the bailey and the keep.

Sandal Castle is free entry for all, all year round. 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

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Take in the views: Sandal Castle has commanding views over the Calder Valley. Look out over the whole of Wakefield. On a clear day, you can see as far as Castle Hill in Huddersfield.
See how the castle changes with the seasons: Sandal Castle looks spectacular in all seasons. Admire its majesty in the snow. Spot rainbows and springtime blooms. Look out over the autumn leaves in the trees around Wakefield.
Discover the unusual inner barbican: The barbican at Sandal is very unusual for an English castle because it isn’t on the outside. Instead, it is between the bailey and the keep.
Explore the 'dry' moat: Most English actually castles had dry moats. There is an easy way to tell which a castle had. Deep steep sides like at Sandal means it was a dry moat.
See the remains of 'Richard's' tower: Richard III was the last king of Medieval England. Henry Tudor succeeded him after defeating him at the Battle of Bosworth.
Read about history where it happened: Delve deeper into Sandal Castle's history with our handy information boards. Read about one of the most important events in the Wars of the Roses.
Family activities: There’s lots to do at Sandal Castle. Discover Sandal’s past and present. Read about history where it happened. Take in the views and come fly a kite!

Facilities

Parking: Sandal Castle has a small car park with limited spaces. Parking is free.
Food & Drinks: Castle Café, when it is open. Please note that this café is independently run and is not open every day.
Toilets: Toilets are available to customers of the Castle Café.
Dogs: All well-behaved dogs are welcome to visit Sandal Castle.

What to see

Things to do at Sandal Castle:

Walk the dogs: Enjoy a wander around the castle and on to Pugney's Country Park with your furry friend.
Go birdwatching: You can see for miles from Sandal Castle's strategic position. Cast your eyes over the River Calder and Pugney's Country Park in the distance.
Have a picnic: Where better to have a picnic than a castle? Pack your hamper and feast like royalty on the bailey.
Fly a kite: Let’s go fly a kite… There are very few days when it’s not windy at Sandal!
Catch up with family and friends: Looking for a unique spot for a catch-up? Make Sandal Castle your new meeting point.
Watch the sunset: Sandal Castle is open all day, every day. It’s a favourite spot for watching the sunrise, sunset and stargazing. We’ve even seen the Northern Lights here.

For more information please visit: http://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/sandal-castle/things-to-do-at-sandal-castle/

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Sandal Castle is free entry and open all day, every day. This includes bank holidays.

Address: Sandal Castle, Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, UK

Post Code: WF2 7DS

Council: Wakefield

County: West Yorkshire

How to get to Sandal Castle by public transport: Sandal Castle is 0.7 miles from Sandal and Agbrigg railway station. There is a gentle slope uphill from the station towards the castle. The route involves crossing the busy Barnsley Road (A61), but there are pedestrian crossing points.
How to get to Sandal Castle by car and coach: Sandal Castle is easily accessible from the M1 via Junction 39. It can also be reached from the A636 and the A6186. Use WF2 7DS in your sat nav.
Parking: Sandal Castle has a small car park with limited spaces. Parking is free.