Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, English Heritage
Beeston, Cheshire
Average time spent – 1-2 hours.
Things to do at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park review
Beeston Castle is one of the most dramatically sited medieval castles in England. It is a former Royal castle in Beeston, Cheshire. The castle is perched on a rocky sandstone crag 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain. It was built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, on his return from the Crusades.
On a clear day you can see all the way from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. There is a replica Bronze Age roundhouse, the remains of the castle plus a 40-acre woodland park all waiting to be explored.
The castle itself has one of the deepest castle wells in England. It is thought to be the hiding place of Richard II’s lost treasure. Sadly the castle is now a ruin but you can explore what remains today. There is also an exhibition which explores 4,000 years of history from Bronze Age through to the castles decline in the English Civil War.
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Important Information Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Eating – There is a kiosk where you can purchase hot and cold drinks. Snacks and ice-creams and bacon sandwiches.
Facilities in brief – Ruined castle on a rocky outcrop with a Bronze Age replica roundhouse and 40 acres of woodland walks. There are toilets and refreshments.
Entry price – *FREE or mid-range
*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.*FREE for members of English Heritage. Or mid-range, An adult ticket costs £9 without donation, children 5-17 £5.40. Under 5s are free, family tickets are available. There is a small charge to park, members park for free.
Opening: Beeston Castle is open for most of the year from Easter until October with limited opening over the winter. For up to date opening times please visit their website.
Dog friendly? Dogs are welcome on a lead.
Address: Chapel Ln, Tarporley CW6 9TX, Cheshire, England. Phone: 0370 333 1181
Category – Castle – Outdoors – Suitable for all ages
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