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Brancepeth Castle Tour

Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth, County Durham, County Durham, DH7 8DF

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person

A guided tour of the exterior (weather permitting) and principal rooms.

Brancepeth Castle

Tours of this Grade I medieval castle, home of the Nevilles, Earls of Westmorland. Substantial medieval survival supplemented by major new building designed by John Paterson (begun 1818) and Anthony Salvin (c.1860). Hear the story of the evolving building, to the present day.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September:
1830
Friday 13 September:
1830
Sunday 15 September:
1430; 1630

Location & directions

Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth, County Durham, County Durham, DH7 8DF

Contact on day:
Alison Hobbs 07504489089 - Weekend contact for bookings/cancellations please call mobile no. 07931813533 between 10a.m. - 3p.m.
Telephone number:
+447504489089

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
**NOT FOUND**
Booking conditions:

Accessibility details

Quite a lot of walking, some stairs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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