Pickering Castle - Pickering
Pickering Castle
A fine early Norman castle, set in an attractive moors-edge market town, Pickering is a classic and well-preserved example of an early earthwork castle refortified in stone during the 13th and 14th centuries. There is an exhibition in the chapel and family-friendly books and activities.
Opening Times:
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April 2009 to March 2010 |
Opening Times |
Opening Days |
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1 Apr-30 Sep |
10am-6pm |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
How much does it cost?
Adult: £3.50 Children £1.80 Concession £3.00
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage www.english-heritage.org.uk
Other: Family ticket £8.80
How do I get there?
Address: North Yorkshire YO18 7AX
Road Access: Pickering 15 miles SW of Scarborough
Train Access: Malton, Pickering (N York Moors Railway) quarter mile
Bus Access Yorkshire Coastline from Malton Railway Station 840/2 from Malton Station,
Scarborough& District 128 from Scarborough railway station
Cycle Routes:
Find the site on the National Cycle Network
Telephone:
01751 474989
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Disabled access (except motte)
Access:
Access to castle and grounds: Ramp at castle entrance. Access is on impacted gravel paths and smooth grass, apart from inside towers. Slopes in some areas - assistance may be required. 80 steep steps, with handrail, to top of motte.
Toilets: Accessible WC in car park.
Exhibition: In chapel, via ramp.
Shop: Level access
Parking:
75m from entrance; loose gravel surface. Some parking spaces for disabled visitors nearer the entrance.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Sounds of bird song and steam railway below. NB Partially sighted visitors should bring a companion because of deep unfenced ditches and steps.
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on ++44 (0)1751 474989
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