Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danby
In or near Boosbeck.
Danby — a castle in england yorkshire.
Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castleton Moor · 0.6 km
About
Danby is a named castle in england yorkshire, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Danby is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is a historic structure that reflects the architectural styles of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which offer scenic views of the Yorkshire landscape. The castle serves as a reminder of the region's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4636, -0.9397
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Danby
- Postcode
- YO21 2EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Castleton Moor — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287897 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danby?
- Danby is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 2EG), in the parish of Danby.
- What is Danby?
- Danby — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Danby?
- The nearest railway station is Castleton Moor, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 2EG.
- Is Danby a protected site?
- Yes — Danby is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Danby charge admission?
- Danby typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Danby?
- The nearest railway station is Castleton Moor, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 2EG.