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Raily Fab Ways to Explore Durham
Barnard Castle
From
£7.50
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8PR
County Durham
DL12 8PR
Tel: 01833 638212
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult (including gift aid) | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Child (5-17 years) (including gift aid) | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Concession (including gift aid) | £6.50 per ticket type |
| Family 1 adult, 3 children (including gift aid) | £11.50 per ticket type |
| Family 2 adults 3 children (including gift aid) | £19.00 per ticket type |
| Members | Free |
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022
TripAdvisor
- Excellent375
- Very Good337
- Average104
- Poor16
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Wilko8931County Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHistory
Thursday, 6th March 2025Great is you love history, view is good and nice area, basically in the town and not far from pubs and shops! Plenty to learn around the market town Read full review - Traveler46249057699Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelBarnard Castle
Sunday, 6th April 2025This is a lovely place to visit. Even if it's just for a picnic. The castle has extensive grassy areas, and picnic tables if required There's some old English games, next to the ticket office for... Read full review - GlennA946Whitehaven, United KingdomGood place to spend an hour or twoFriday, 2nd May 2025The castle in Barnard Castle overlooks the town and is a decent enough place to spend an hour or two. Obviously this isn't in the same league as Alnwick Castle, but is a fine 12th century castle with... Read full review
Facilities
Catering
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Car Parking Offsite - No car parking available at the site. Nearest parking (not managed by English Heritage) is located in the town itself. There is some 2 hours-free parking in the town, as well as pay-and-display parking in the central car parks. The nearest about 500 metres away.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs on leads are welcome, as are assistance dogs.
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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Highlights...
Auckland Palace Deer House and Park, Bishop AucklandA charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
Egglestone Abbey, Barnard CastleCharming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
Finchale Priory, BrassideThe very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.
Bowes Castle, BowesThe impressive ruins of Henry II's 12thC tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Hamsterley CollieryBuilt in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.
Barnard Castle, Barnard CastleBarnard Castle is the historic, 'must-see' European market town.
