Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barden Tower
In or near Burnsall.
Barden Tower — castle in england yorkshire.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 4.0 km
About
Barden Tower is a castle located in england yorkshire. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barden Tower is a 16th-century castle located in Yorkshire. It is a Grade II listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features. Originally built as a hunting lodge, it reflects the Tudor style and remains a prominent structure in the region. The tower is set within scenic surroundings, offering views of the nearby landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0108, -1.9240
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Barden
- Postcode
- BD23 6AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 4 km
- Official site
- www.yorkshire-dales.com
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barden Tower?
- Barden Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6AT), in the parish of Barden.
- What is Barden Tower?
- Barden Tower — castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Barden Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6AT.
- Is Barden Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Barden Tower is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Barden Tower charge admission?
- Barden Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barden Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6AT.