Beeston Castle is now open but you now need to book your timed tickets in advance via the English Heritage website. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone …
Beeston Castle is now open but you now need to book your timed tickets in advance via the English Heritage website. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won't be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you're a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance.
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Apr 17, 2025
The display in Reception was excellent. Interesting, very professional-looking and about the right length. But there are no information boards when you get up to the castle itself. Perhaps they want …Full review by Alan T
Apr 14, 2025
There's parking directly opposite, £3 all day. The visitor centre at the foot of the hill was very informative. Listen carefully and read everything, because when you start walking and reach the cas…Full review by 173kyb
Mar 29, 2025
Quite a spectacular castle which has amazing views. The walk up from the castle is definitely worth it. We were advised to walk over to the Iron Age hut where a volunteer talked about its history. Th…Full review by 634lizb
How long does it take to climb to the the top of Beeston Hill? I want to take a family group (age ranges 8-76!) so our pace will be leisurely not breakneck! Thanks for your help.
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It's not far, but it is steep. I would say allow between 30 mins and an hour-ish to get up, and you'll be able to take a really gentle, steady pace, have chance to admire all the views, …
It's not far, but it is steep. I would say allow between 30 mins and an hour-ish to get up, and you'll be able to take a really gentle, steady pace, have chance to admire all the views, and the youngsters will be able to explore more as you make the ascent! :-)
It is steep often using steps and across grassed areas to get up to the entrance to the castle itself. This again is accessed over a high arched bridge so in my opinion a small child would …
It is steep often using steps and across grassed areas to get up to the entrance to the castle itself. This again is accessed over a high arched bridge so in my opinion a small child would have extreme difficulty in traversing the area themselves.
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