Peveril Castle, Castleton

Name: Peveril Castle
Address: Market Pl, Castleton, S33 8WQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1433 620613

#5 among attractions in Castleton

Top attraction, Ruins, Historical place, Forts and castles, More...

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Facts and practical information

Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle overlooking the village of Castleton in the English county of Derbyshire. It was the main settlement of the feudal barony of William Peverel, known as the Honour of Peverel, and was founded some time between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and its first recorded mention in the Domesday Survey of 1086, by Peverel, who held lands in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire as a tenant-in-chief of the king. The town became the economic centre of the barony. The castle has views across the Hope Valley and Cave Dale. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°20'30"N, 1°46'36"W

Address

Market PlCastleton S33 8WQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1433 620613

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Day trips

Peveril Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peak Cavern, Odin Mine, Treak Cliff Cavern, Blue John Cavern.

~670 ftSW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Peak Cavern, Castleton
4 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque village of Castleton in the heart of the Peak District, Peak Cavern presents a captivating subterranean experience for visitors exploring the English countryside. Known also as the Devil's Arse, a name derived from the flatulent-sounding...
1.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Odin Mine, Peak District
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Odin Mine stands as a testament to the region's rich industrial past and has emerged as a distinctive tourist attraction in England. This ancient lead mine, which is one of the oldest documented mines in the country, offers...
0.9 miW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
23 min walk • Treak Cliff Cavern is a show cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Castleton Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of only two sites where the ornamental mineral Blue John is still excavated.
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Blue John Cavern, Castleton
30 min walk • The Blue John Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England.
0.7 miW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Speedwell Cavern, Castleton
17 min walk • Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cave system consists of a horizontal lead miners' adit 200 metres below ground leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave.
~1120 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Cave Dale, Castleton
6 min walk • Cave Dale is a dry limestone valley in the Derbyshire Peak District, England. It is located at grid reference SK149824. The northern end of the dale starts at the village of Castleton where the valley sides are almost perpendicular and over 50 metres in height.
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Titan Cave, Peak District
23 min walk • Titan is a natural cavern near Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District, and is the deepest shaft of any known cave in Britain, at 141.5 metres.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hollins Cross, Peak District
36 min walk • Hollins Cross lies between Mam Tor and Lose Hill on the Great Ridge that separates Castleton and Edale in Derbyshire, England. Hollins Cross is the lowest point on the ridge and is therefore a popular route taken by walkers wishing either to cross from one side to the other, or to start a walk along the ridge.
~480 ftNE
Church
St Edmund's Church, Castleton
3 min walk • St Edmund's Church, Castleton, is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Castleton, Derbyshire.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Great Ridge, Peak District
36 min walk • Great Ridge is a ridge separating the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It extends for approximately 3 kilometres from Mam Tor at the western end of the ridge to Lose Hill at the eastern end, the lowest point being Hollins Cross.
~370 ftW
Valley, Nature
Peakshole Water, Castleton
2 min walk • Peakshole Water is a stream in the Derbyshire Peak District named after its source, Peak Cavern. It flows through the village of Castleton to join the River Noe in nearby Hope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Peveril Castle open?

Peveril Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Peveril Castle?

Nearby attractions include Peakshole Water, Castleton (2 min walk), St Edmund's Church, Castleton (3 min walk), Peak Cavern, Castleton (4 min walk), Cave Dale, Castleton (6 min walk).