Visit the castle on one of our guided tours!
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In 2020 we will have tours running from April through to December - please see the schedule below for more information. There is a tour on every open day at 1.30, and on weekends and bank holidays there is an additional tour at 3.30. All tours are led by a member of the family and visit principal rooms in the medieval and Regency parts of the building on ground floor and basement levels. A tour typically lasts approximately 60-75 minutes.
No advance booking is necessary for individuals or small groups of up to 9 people. Please arrive at the gatehouse 10 minutes before the start of your chosen tour as we aim to start each one at the scheduled time. Tours for groups of 10 or more can be arranged for additional dates and can focus on a particular theme or interest. Refreshments can also be provided, from lunch to afternoon tea. Please contact us using the form below to discuss your requirements. |
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2020 Dates
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Admission
Tickets are £10 for adults, and £3.00 for those under 16 when accompanied by an adult. Accompanied children under 10 are free.
Entry is free for members of Historic Houses, and there is a discounted price of £8.00 for members of the National Trust or English Heritage. Please make sure you have a valid membership card to gain these benefits. Not a member of Historic Houses? Membership gives access to more than 300 castles, mansions, houses and gardens around the UK. You can join here: historichouses.org/join.html and if you use the discount code BRAN99 you will get a £5 discount. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more when booked in advance using the form alongside. Invitation to ViewHistoric Houses offer a special programme of visits to member properties called ‘Invitation to View’. In 2020 Brancepeth Castle will have two ‘Invitation to View’ tours, on 10th June and 30th July.
These tours will take you to parts of the castle not visited on the regular programme of tours, and focus on different aspects of the castle story. Places on these tours are strictly limited and must be booked in advance through Historic Houses. Please see historichouses.org for more information. |
Disabled Access
This is a historic building retaining many of its original features. As a result, there is unfortunately no direct wheelchair access in 2020.
Most of the tour is on the ground floor, which is all on one level and a wheelchair can be used, however there is a short staircase of 7 steps to reach the ground floor. Visiting the medieval cellars involves steps and uneven floors, and the castle courtyard is uneven in places.
If in doubt, please contact the castle office for advice. Contact Us
Most of the tour is on the ground floor, which is all on one level and a wheelchair can be used, however there is a short staircase of 7 steps to reach the ground floor. Visiting the medieval cellars involves steps and uneven floors, and the castle courtyard is uneven in places.
If in doubt, please contact the castle office for advice. Contact Us
