Brough Castle

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: Church Brough, Cumbria CA17 4EJ
POSTCODE: CA17 4EJ
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0370 333 1181
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Brough Castle
The castle’s strong defensive position, on a steep slope above Swindale Beck, and its sturdy walls are eloquent reminders that, at the beginning of the 12th century, this area of England was in constant danger of attack from Scotland.
 The tall late 12th-century keep, the D-shaped Clifford’s Tower and the 14th-century hall range stand almost to their full height.


BEFORE YOU GO
Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-5pm from April to September, 10am-4pm from October to March. Closed 24-26 December and 1 January. 

Parking: There is limited space for parking near the castle in the village - please do not park at Brough Castle Farm.  The entrance is via a kissing gate. 

Facilities: Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour and Tearoom is immediately adjacent to the site, and has a small play area. It is not managed by English Heritage. Brougham Castle has toilet facilities and a shop selling gifts, hot and cold drinks and snacks.


PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
Several sites in the area are associated with the formidable Lady Anne Clifford, including the picturesque Brougham Castle, set on the banks of the River Eamont, and a half hour drive from Brough. Visitors can explore its passages and spiral staircase, and climb to the top of the keep. The castle has toilet facilities and a shop selling gifts, hot and cold drinks and snacks.

The distinctive Countess Pillar is a short walk from Brougham. It was erected by Lady Anne to mark her final parting from her mother.

Opening Times

    1 April - 30 September 2017
    Monday    10:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday    10:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday    10:00 - 17:00
    Thursday    10:00 - 17:00
    Friday    10:00 - 17:00
    Saturday    10:00 - 17:00
    Sunday    10:00 - 17:00
    Holiday opening times for this period
    Good Friday
    14 Apr 2017    10:00 - 17:00
    Easter Sunday
    16 Apr 2017    10:00 - 17:00
    Easter Monday
    17 Apr 2017    10:00 - 17:00
    Early May Bank Holiday
    1 May 2017    10:00 - 17:00
    Spring Bank Holiday
    29 May 2017    10:00 - 17:00
    Summer Bank Holiday
    28 Aug 2017    10:00 - 17:00

    1 October 2017 - 29 March 2018
    Monday    10:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday    10:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday    10:00 - 16:00
    Thursday    10:00 - 16:00
    Friday    10:00 - 16:00
    Saturday    10:00 - 16:00
    Sunday    10:00 - 16:00
    Holiday opening times for this period
    Christmas Eve
    24 Dec 2017    Closed
    Christmas Day
    25 Dec 2017    Closed
    Boxing Day
    26 Dec 2017    Closed

30 March 2018 onwards

Opening times will be available nearer the time