Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stainborough Castle
In or near Gilroyd.
Stainborough Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dodworth · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stainborough Castle is a folly in Yorkshire — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Penistone and Stocksbridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area S75.
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Place summary
Stainborough Castle is a folly located in Stainborough, Yorkshire, with the postcode S75. This structure is notable for its design and serves as a distinctive feature in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5232, -1.5251
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Stainborough
- Postcode
- S75 3EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Dodworth — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: w280578824 (ODbL)
- commons: Stainborough Castle01 2007-08-13.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stainborough Castle?
- Stainborough Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S75 3EZ), in the parish of Stainborough.
- What is Stainborough Castle?
- Stainborough Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Stainborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S75 3EZ.
- Is Stainborough Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Stainborough Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stainborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dodworth, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S75 3EZ.