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Piel Castle

General view
General view (c) English Heritage.
General view - General view (c) Offshore view of the castle - Offshore view of the castle and other island buildings. (c) Piel Castle - General view (c)

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing. It was built by the Abbot of Furness on the southeastern point of Piel Island, to guard the deep-water harbour of Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Cumbria
Road Access:
Piel Island, 3 1⁄4 miles SE of Barrow-in-Furness. By small boat: from 11am, from Roa Island, Summer only; subject to tides and weather. There is a small charge for this service; for details, call John Cleasby on 01229 475770 or 07798 794550
Train Access:
Barrow-in-Furness 4 miles
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Cumbria 11 Barrow-in Furness - Ulverston
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Dogs allowed on leads Hazardous

Further Info

Access by ferry boat not managed by EH.
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