Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
John of Gaunts Castle
In or near Askwith.
John of Gaunts Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Roger Nunn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harrogate · 8.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
John of Gaunts 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
John of Gaunt's Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is named after John of Gaunt, a prominent figure in the 14th century. The castle's architecture reflects the medieval period, showcasing the strategic importance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9864, -1.6666
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Norwood
- Postcode
- HG3 1SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Harrogate — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/429773864 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John of Gaunts Castle?
- John of Gaunts Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 1SJ), in the parish of Norwood.
- What is John of Gaunts Castle?
- John of Gaunts Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John of Gaunts Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG3 1SJ.
- Is John of Gaunts Castle a protected site?
- Yes — John of Gaunts Castle is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Does John of Gaunts Castle charge admission?
- John of Gaunts Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to John of Gaunts Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 1SJ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.