Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danby Castle
In or near Ugthorpe.
Danby Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Danby · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Danby Castle is a castle located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Danby Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains a significant example of defensive structures from that era. The castle's strategic position offers views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4555, -0.8953
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Danby
- Postcode
- YO21 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Danby — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/610614160 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danby Castle?
- Danby Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 2NP), in the parish of Danby.
- What is Danby Castle?
- Danby Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Danby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 2NP.
- Is Danby Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Danby Castle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Danby Castle charge admission?
- Danby Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Danby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 2NP.