Castles · North West England
Dacre Castle
In or near Penruddock.
Dacre Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dacre Castle is a castle located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dacre Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6307, -2.8374
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dacre
- Postcode
- CA11 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/331526791 (ODbL)
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Near Belt Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Flusco Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Dacre Bank
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Dalemain Alcove
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Sleeping giant
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Topiary dragon
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dacre Castle?
- Dacre Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0HJ), in the parish of Dacre.
- What is Dacre Castle?
- Dacre Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dacre Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Penruddock. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0HJ.
- Is Dacre Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dacre Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Dacre Castle charge admission?
- Dacre Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dacre Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0HJ.