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Pickering Castle

General view
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General view - General view (c) Pickering Castle - The keep and Colemand Tower from the Inner Ward (c)

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:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£3.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £3.70 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£1.80 until 31 Mar 2010 / £1.90 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£3.00 until 31 Mar 2010 / £3.10 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £8.80 until 31 Mar 2010 / £9.30 from 1 Apr 2010

How do I get there?

Address:
North Yorkshire - YO18 7AX
Road Access:
In Pickering; 15 miles SW of Scarborough
Train Access:
Malton 9 miles; Pickering (N York Moors Railway) 1⁄4 mile
Bus Access:
Yorkshire Coastliner 840/2 from Malton railway station; Scarborough& District 128 from Scarborough railway station
Map Location:
Telephone:
01751 474989

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Suitable for people with disabilities Male/Female Toilets Male/Female Toilets Exhibition Education Guidebooks Dogs allowed on leads Shop Picnic area Hazardous Family Learning
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.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Free parking for 2 coaches, 50 metres from site entrance
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
1 hour
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