Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipsea Castle
In or near Skipsea.
Skipsea Castle — a castle in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Stephen Horncastle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skipsea 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: Skipsea Bail Mere SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skipsea Castle is a medieval castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and remains of a motte-and-bailey structure, which date back to the 11th century.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9787, -0.2296
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipsea
- Postcode
- YO25 8TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
Sources
- osm: way/127078702 (ODbL)
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Caravan parks · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipsea Castle?
- Skipsea Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 8TH), in the parish of Skipsea.
- What is Skipsea Castle?
- Skipsea Castle — a castle in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipsea Castle?
- The nearest town is Skipsea. Drivers can use postcode YO25 8TH.
- Is Skipsea Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Skipsea Castle is part of the Skipsea Bail Mere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Skipsea Castle charge admission?
- Skipsea Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Skipsea Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 8TH. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.