Castles · East Midlands
Peveril Castle Visitor Centre
In or near Edale.
Peveril Castle Visitor Centre — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Peveril Castle Visitor Centre is a castle located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Castleton is a picturesque village in the Peak District National Park, known for its stunning landscapes and historical significance. Visitors can explore the village's show caves, local shops, and the nearby ancient Peveril Castle, as well as enjoy various activities and exhibitions at the National Park Centre.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Peveril Castle Visitor Centre is located in the East Midlands. The castle, a medieval fortification, offers insights into its history and significance in the region. It serves as a key starting point for exploring the surrounding castle ruins.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3416, -1.7766
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Hope — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.peakdistrict.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/563631176 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peveril Castle Visitor Centre?
- Peveril Castle Visitor Centre is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WQ), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Peveril Castle Visitor Centre?
- Peveril Castle Visitor Centre — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Peveril Castle Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WQ.
- Is Peveril Castle Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Peveril Castle Visitor Centre is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Peveril Castle Visitor Centre charge admission?
- Peveril Castle Visitor Centre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Peveril Castle Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WQ.