Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Please note that all of Beeston Castles indoor areas are currently closed, including our shop and Roundhouse. Toilet facilities remain open and the cafe kiosk will be open for takeaway. 

What you need to know

We've made some changes to help keep you safe, and things might be a little different when you visit. Here's everything you need to know.

  • Do we need to Book?

    Advance booking is now essential. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. Make sure you've read our ticketing FAQ before you book.

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    Booking FAQs

  • What parts of the site are open?

    All the interior spaces of Beeston Castle are currently closed, this includes:

    • Roundhouse
    • Museum 

     

    The toilets and shop remain open.  

  • Visiting after 16 May

    Beeston Castle's interior spaces will open on 17 May, in line with government guidelines. At Beeston Castle, this includes inside our Roundhouse and our shop.

    Face coverings are required within all of our interior spaces.

    We have additional Covid-secure measures in place including social distancing, enhanced cleaning and limits on visitor numbers.

     

  • Keeping you Safe

    We've made a number of changes to help keep you safe. Although things might be a little different when you visit, you’ll still be able to enjoy exploring the places where history really happened. And you’ll still be given a warm and safe welcome by our friendly – if socially distant – staff and volunteers.

    You can visit our reopening page for information on general safety measures we've taken to help keep you safe.

    General Safety Information

  • Do I need to wear a face covering?

    Face coverings must be worn in all indoor areas. We won't be able to provide you with a face covering, so please come prepared so you don't miss out.

An old map that can be seen at Down House, the home of Charles Darwin

Directions

Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Beeston Castle by car or public transport.

You will find parking information, post code for sat nav, and our address at the bottom of the page.

Facilities

Find out what Facilities are available for your day out.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about parking, toilets and shopping at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, as well as other useful information.

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