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Beeston Castle offers one of the most spectacular castle views in England. On a clear day from Beeston Crag, 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain, you can gaze across 8 counties from the Pennines in the east to Wales in the west - it's a fine reward for an energetic climb.
Inspired by tales of impregnable hilltop strongholds in the Holy Land, the castle was a royal fortress until it fell to a 12 month siege in the Civil War. The 'Castle of the Rock' exhibition explains the site's 4,000 year history and is well worth a visit.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
1st April to 30th September: Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm.1st October to 31st March: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. 24th to 26th December and 1st January: Closed. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Adult £4.00; Concession £3.00; Child 5-15 yrs £2.00; Under 5yrs Free.English Heritage Members free. Group discounts available. |
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Directions
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Car: 11 miles SE of Chester on minor road off A49 or A41. Train: Chester Station 10 miles. |
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Beeston Castle Postcode for SatNav: CW6 9TX |
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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
(5 Miles)*
Cholmondeley Castle Garden is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have ever seen. |
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Oulton Park Race Circuit
(5 Miles)*
Oulton Park first established itself as the North West's premier motorsport venue in 1953. The venue held its first prestigious Gold Cup meeting in 1954. Winners include: Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill. |
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Dorfold Hall
(6 Miles)*
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Wild Boar Hotel
(1 Mile)*
The Wild Boar Hotel, formerly known as Beeston Towers, was built in 1886 for John Naylor, a timber merchant from Warrington. |
Wild Boar Hotel
(1 Mile)*
Nestling in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, beneath the outcrop of Beeston Castle is the historic Wild Boar Hotel. This dramatic half timbered typically Cheshire black and white building was originally a hunting lodge. |
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Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa
(3 Miles)*
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