Castles · North West England
Bewcastle Castle (ruins)
In or near Bewcastle.
Bewcastle Castle (ruins) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bewcastle Castle (ruins) is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bewcastle Castle ruins are part of a small exhibition located within the church yard. The museum showcases the history of Bewcastle through display panels and images.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bewcastle Castle is a ruined castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its remains are indicative of medieval fortifications in the region. The site reflects the historical significance of border defence during its operational period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0647, -2.6816
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bewcastle
- Postcode
- CA6 6PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Official site
- www.bewcastle.com
Sources
- osm: way/339722546 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bewcastle Castle (ruins)?
- Bewcastle Castle (ruins) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 6PS), in the parish of Bewcastle.
- What is Bewcastle Castle (ruins)?
- Bewcastle Castle (ruins) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bewcastle Castle (ruins)?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6 6PS.
- Is Bewcastle Castle (ruins) a protected site?
- Yes — Bewcastle Castle (ruins) is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bewcastle Castle (ruins) charge admission?
- Bewcastle Castle (ruins) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bewcastle Castle (ruins)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 6PS. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.