Name: Conisbrough Castle
Rating: 5.0

Conisbrough Castle

Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Conisbrough Castle, standing tall for over 800 years: Climb to the top of the keep for panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. As you explore the keep’s three big chambers and lovely miniature chapel you’ll be guided by larger-than-life wall-projected figures. Vivid, graphic novel-style interpretation guides you round the whole fortress, featuring builders, servants, ladies-in-waiting and squires from the castle’s past.

The introductory exhibition traces Conisbrough’s story from its beginnings to the present day, telling how the castle gained fame as the setting of Walter Scott’s smash-hit Regency novel, Ivanhoe. A cutaway model offers a virtual tour of the keep if you don’t want to climb the stairs.

Price starts from £8.00 for Adults, £4.50 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £12.50 for Family of four. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Explore the Castle: Step inside the castle walls at Conisbrough Castle and be amazed by the unsually well-preserved keep. The reinstated floors allow you to fully explore the private chambers and steep curving staircases of this impressive castle. Stare down into the basement, then climb right up to the roof top and drink in dramatic views of the surrounding town and countryside.
Meet people from the Castle's past: As you explore the keep’s three big chambers and lovely miniature chapel you’ll be guided by larger-than-life characters projected onto the walls. Don’t miss the vivid, graphic novel-style interpretation which will take you round the whole fortress, featuring builders, servants, ladies-in-waiting and squires from the castle’s history.
The Visitor Centre: There is a first-class welcome and plenty to do in the visitor centre at Conisbrough Castle. The introductory exhibition traces Conisbrough’s story from its beginnings to the present day, telling how the castle gained fame as the setting of Walter Scott’s smash-hit Regency novel, Ivanhoe. A cutaway model offers a virtual tour of the keep if you don’t want to climb the stairs.
Exhibition: There are a number of interesting staged displays hidden on each floor within the keep, and a 3D model of the castle located inside the visitor centre.

Facilities

Parking: Recommend you use Calvert Way for parking, opposite the private car park at the bottom of Castle Hill. Alternatively, there’s street parking in the village. There are also a few accessible spaces outside the visitor centre.
Toilets: Separate male and female toilets available.

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £8.00 With donation & £7.20 Without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £4.50 With donation & £4.00 Without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £20.50 With donation & £18.40 Without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £12.50 With donation & £11.20 Without donation.
Concession: £7.00 With donation & £6.30 Without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £9.50 With donation & £8.60 Without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £5.50 With donation & £5.00 Without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £24.50 With donation & £22.20 Without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £15.00 With donation & £13.60 Without donation.
Concession: £8.50 With donation & £7.70 Without donation.
Member - Join now: Free With donation & Free Without donation.

Membership: Starts from £42.

For more information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/conisbrough-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, UK

Post Code: DN12 3BU

Council: Doncaster

County: South Yorkshire

Road Access: Conisbrough Castle is north-east of Conisbrough town centre off A630; 4 1⁄2 miles south-west of Doncaster.
Bus Access: 221, X20, X3, A2, 621 all pass near Consibrough Castle. Plan your route by bus with moovit.
Train Access: Conisbrough 1⁄2 mile or Rotherham 6 miles.
Bicycle Access: Add Find your cycling route to Conisbrough Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Recommend you use Calvert Way for parking, opposite the private car park at the bottom of Castle Hill. Alternatively, there’s street parking in the village. There are also a few accessible spaces outside the visitor centre.