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Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hood Castle

In or near Coxwold.

Hood Castle β€” a castle in england yorkshire.

Path on Hood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6032519

Gordon Hatton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Thirsk Β· 9.4 km

About

Hood Castle 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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Place summary

Hood Castle is located in Yorkshire. This historic structure features classic castle architecture, reflecting its significance in the region's history. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape. The castle serves as a reminder of Yorkshire's medieval heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2259, -1.2285
Parish
Hood Grange
Postcode
YO7 2ET
Parliamentary constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station
Thirsk β€” 9.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Path on Hood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6032519πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hood Hill

Hood Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.

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Path on Hood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6032519πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hood Hill motte and bailey

Hood Hill motte and bailey β€” a literary house museum in england yorkshire.

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Path on Hood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6032519πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hood Hill

Hood Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 253 m.

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Cliffs at Roulston Scar - geograph.org.uk - 6432288πŸ“· 5

Caves Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Devil's Parlour

Devil's Parlour β€” cave in england yorkshire.

Plateau edge path - geograph.org.uk - 5170323πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Promontory fort at Roulston Scar

Promontory fort at Roulston Scar β€” a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

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Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Osgoodby Hall

Osgoodby Hall β€” house in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Hood Castle

Places to stay

English bluebells, Spanish beer bottle - geograph.org.uk - 3526757πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Church Farm Camping

Church Farm Camping β€” a campsite in england yorkshire.

Bridleway to Thirkleby - geograph.org.uk - 2996163πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Butter Hill Caravan Park

Butter Hill Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Sutton Road, Sutton under Whitestonecliffe - geograph.org.uk - 6615734πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Brook Farm Park

Brook Farm Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

β†— brookfarmpark.co.uk
Footpath at Balk - geograph.org.uk - 1911908πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

York House Holiday Park

York House Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Moor Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1911890πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Scenecliffe Caravan Park

Scenecliffe Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

A170 towards Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 2718571πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

White Horse Lodge Hotel

White Horse Lodge Hotel β€” a hotel in england yorkshire.

Free↗ whitehorselodgehotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox, Byland Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 6759355πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Abbey Inn

The Abbey Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Sun on slate, Coxwold - geograph.org.uk - 7854910πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Fauconberg Arms Inn

Fauconberg Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free↗ fauconbergarms.com
Wombwell Arms, Byland with Wass - geograph.org.uk - 2556966πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Stapylton Arms

The Stapylton Arms β€” a restaurant in england yorkshire.

Free↗ stapyltonarms.co.uk
Front Street, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 5650908πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Crown And Anchor Public House

Crown And Anchor Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Golden Fleece Hotel, Signage - geograph.org.uk - 7920506πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Golden Fleece Hotel

The Golden Fleece Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

β†— goldenfleecehotel.com
The Darrowby Inn, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 2658514πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Royal Public House

The Royal Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Sign of the Forester's Call - geograph.org.uk - 4008346πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Ashton-under-Lyne

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Railway Bridge DJ01-2, Audenshaw - geograph.org.uk - 3194653πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Audenshaw

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RBS Bramhall - geograph.org.uk - 1492176πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Bramhall

Bramhall is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It was formerly a civil parish in Cheshire. At the 2021 census, the built-up area, as defined by the

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William Watson - geograph.org.uk - 2019766πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Bredbury

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hood Castle?
Hood Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2ET), in the parish of Hood Grange.
What is Hood Castle?
Hood Castle β€” a castle in england yorkshire.
How do I get to Hood Castle?
The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 2ET.
Does Hood Castle charge admission?
Hood Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Hood Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2ET. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.