Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foss Castle
In or near Sandsend.
Foss Castle — a castle in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Stephen McCulloch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights · 5.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Foss Castle is a castle located in Yorkshire & the Humber, 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
Foss Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is noted for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4944, -0.7174
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Lythe
- Postcode
- YO21 3SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/229752726 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foss Castle?
- Foss Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3SG), in the parish of Lythe.
- What is Foss Castle?
- Foss Castle — a castle in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foss Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.1 km away. The nearest town is Sandsend. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3SG.
- Is Foss Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Foss Castle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Foss Castle charge admission?
- Foss Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Foss Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3SG.