Peveril Castle

Market Place
Castleton
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 8WQ

Tel: +44 (0)1433 620 613
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

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From the inspiring remains of Peveril Castle - high on a rocky outcrop - there's no more spectacular view of the Peak District. Gaze over Castleton and Hope Valley from the top of the renowned square tower, perched above the dramatic Peak Cavern Gorge.

This was one of England's first Norman forts, its massive walls made famous by Sir Walter Scott in Peveril of The Peak.

This site is a marvellous place for a picnic or family outing. Lovely gift shop on site.

The castle is now in the care of English Heritage.



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Opening Times
(2006 times)
1st to 30th April: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

1st May to 31st August: Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm.

1st September to 31st October: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

1st November to 31st March: Thursday to Monday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Closed 24th to 26th December and 1st January.Closed 24th - 26th Dec & 1st Jan.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £3.50; Concessions £2.60; Child 5-15yrs £1.80; Child under 5yrs Free; Family £8.80 (2 adults + 3 children)

English Heritage members / OVP Free.

Group discounts available.

Directions
On South side of Castleton 15m west of Sheffield on A6187.
By bus: phone +44 (0)1332 292 200. By train: Hope station 2 1/2 miles.
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Peveril Castle Postcode for SatNav: S33 8WQ

Nearby Attractions
Treak Cliff Cavern (< 1 Mile)*
Treak Cliff cavern is an underground Wonderland of Stalactites, Stalagmites, Rocks Minerals and Fossils. It is also home to Blue John Stone, a rare form of Fluorite with beautiful colours.
Speedwell Cavern (< 1 Mile)*
Enter the inner world of the underground cave system in the heart of the Peak District National Park and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you.
Eyam Hall (6 Miles)*
Eyam Hall has been the much loved home of the Wright family for over 300 years. A guided tour of this remarkably unspoilt 17th century manor house affords a glimpse of history in miniature.
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Nearby Hotels
George Hotel (5 Miles)*
A Derbyshire hotel ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire.
Sir William Hotel (6 Miles)*
Set high on the side of the Hope Valley, most rooms at the Sir William have panoramic views over the village and across the valley.
The Maynard (6 Miles)*
Boasting a peaceful location in the beautiful Peak District, this enchanting property, dating back over 100 years, has been extensively refurbished to offer modern comforts whilst still maintaining its period features.
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Nearby Self Catering
Twitchill Farm Cottages (2 Miles)*
These stone built cottages are located around an 18th century farmhouse on Win Hill, with a panoramic view over the Hope Valley and across to Castleton and its famous caverns and historic castle.
The Old Chapel (4 Miles)*
THE GARRET is a superb conversion of the upper section of the old village chapel into a spacious, dramatic and luxuriously fitted holiday home.
Riverside House (6 Miles)*
Riverside House is a 4 star luxury holiday cottage, situated in an unspoiled conservation area in Litton Mill, near Buxton in the Peak District National Park.
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