Castles · North East England
Bishop Middleham Castle
In or near Coxhoe.
Bishop Middleham Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Aycliffe · 9.1 km
About
Bishop Middleham Castle is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Bishop Middleham Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of medieval fortifications. The castle's remains provide insight into the region's past and the evolution of defensive structures in Scotland. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6734, -1.4938
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Middleham
- Postcode
- DL17 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Aycliffe — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286592 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Middleham Castle?
- Bishop Middleham Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL17 9AQ), in the parish of Bishop Middleham.
- What is Bishop Middleham Castle?
- Bishop Middleham Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bishop Middleham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Aycliffe, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL17 9AQ.
- Does Bishop Middleham Castle charge admission?
- Bishop Middleham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishop Middleham Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL17 9AQ. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.