Take a tour of Brancepeth Castle and find out how it developed from a Saxon stronghold to become the seat of the mighty Neville family before being lost in the ill-fated Rising of the North.
Learn about its revival in Regency times to become the home of the family reputed to be Britain’s wealthiest commoners, before taking a number of sideways steps to become a regimental headquarters, an advanced research station and finally a family home again.
Tours take you through the main rooms of the castle and the medieval cellars and are led by a member of the family, so you can find out what it means to live in and look after a building like this.
Learn about its revival in Regency times to become the home of the family reputed to be Britain’s wealthiest commoners, before taking a number of sideways steps to become a regimental headquarters, an advanced research station and finally a family home again.
Tours take you through the main rooms of the castle and the medieval cellars and are led by a member of the family, so you can find out what it means to live in and look after a building like this.
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Tickets:
£10 for adults. £3.00 for 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. |
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As part of the Open Morning and Tours on Saturday 16 and Monday 18 April you can enjoy a light lunch in the Small Drawing-room of the castle. It will be served at 1.00, at the end of the Open Morning sessions, and ahead of the guided tour.
The Small Drawing-room is not visited on tours, so it gives you a chance to see an additional room.
There will be a limited number of tables available, so if you would like to make sure of a place please email castletours@brancepethcastle.org.uk
The Small Drawing-room is not visited on tours, so it gives you a chance to see an additional room.
There will be a limited number of tables available, so if you would like to make sure of a place please email castletours@brancepethcastle.org.uk
TOUR DATES
Please see the tour schedule for dates and times in 2022. Please note new times from February 3rd.
You must book before 6pm the day before for tours in January, February, March, November and December.
From April to October numbers on tours are limited, so you may wish to reserve a place using the booking form below, but it is usually possible just to turn up.
If you have any access requirements you will need to book at least 48 hours in advance, click here for more information.
You must book before 6pm the day before for tours in January, February, March, November and December.
From April to October numbers on tours are limited, so you may wish to reserve a place using the booking form below, but it is usually possible just to turn up.
If you have any access requirements you will need to book at least 48 hours in advance, click here for more information.
OPEN MORNINGS
In addition for 2022 we are hosting a number of Open Mornings. These give you free and unguided access to just four of the castle’s main rooms. You must book before 6pm the day before using the form below if you wish to visit on one of these days.
In addition to the Open Mornings, these rooms will be open during our summer craft fair. On those days, the entry fee to the craft fair must be paid. You can book admission to the craft fair in advance if you wish.
If you have any access requirements you will need to book at least 48 hours in advance, click here for more information.
In addition to the Open Mornings, these rooms will be open during our summer craft fair. On those days, the entry fee to the craft fair must be paid. You can book admission to the craft fair in advance if you wish.
If you have any access requirements you will need to book at least 48 hours in advance, click here for more information.
OPEN MORNINGS DATES
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