Castles · East Midlands
Torside Castle
In or near Old Glossop.
Torside Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
Stephen Burton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station · 4.1 km
About
Torside Castle is a named castle in england east midlands, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torside Castle is located in the East Midlands. This historical castle features distinctive architecture typical of its era. It serves as a notable example of the region's medieval heritage, attracting visitors interested in history and architecture. The surrounding landscape complements the castle's historical significance, providing a picturesque setting.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4656, -1.8862
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Charlesworth
- Postcode
- SK13 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287906 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torside Castle?
- Torside Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 1JF), in the parish of Charlesworth.
- What is Torside Castle?
- Torside Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Torside Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK13 1JF.
- Is Torside Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Torside Castle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Torside Castle charge admission?
- Torside Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Torside Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 1JF.