Peveril Castle

Interesting castle! The path way up is steep and challenging but the views from top is truly fantastic. Take your picnic with you then enjoy the view comfortably at the castle ground. No parking lot available on the site, you need to park in the town.

We had a wonderful day at Peveril Castle. The path up is quite steep, but once you reach the top the views across the Peak District are absolutely breathtaking. The keep and grounds are beautiful and really give a sense of the castle’s long and fascinating history. The site is well managed by English Heritage, with clear information boards that bring the past to life. Even though the castle is ruined, it remains an impressive and atmospheric place to explore. It’s a perfect mix of dramatic scenery and rich heritage — a visit we’ll definitely remember and would happily recommend.

This castle is an absolute must if you're in the area! The walk up is a bit steep, but it's short and very manageable, I did it easily with my children, including my youngest who is only 5 years old. Once at the top, the views are absolutely breathtaking, truly worth the climb. You can explore inside the castle and capture some fantastic photos. There is an entry fee, but it's very reasonable. A public car park is located just 10 minutes away, making access quite convenient. Highly recommended for families and anyone who enjoys a bit of history with amazing scenery! Let me know if you'd like to add the castle’s name or location for a more personalized review. ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info. See Cookie Preferences.

Honestly such a beautiful and vast view right next to the site named 'the devil's arse'. This location does have a steep uphill walk to get there but once you are there it is breathtaking! Worth the visit and is right next to many other attractions.

Visited Peveril Castle and really enjoyed the experience. There is an entry fee to access the site and a car park nearby for convenience. The climb up to the top is steep along a concrete path but very doable even with children. The castle grounds are beautiful and well maintained with stunning views of the surrounding hills. Well worth a visit for the scenery and the history.

Very interesting castle. It's a bit of a climb to get there up a meandering hill, but there are plenty of benches to rest on, on the way up. Lots of info boards relating the history of the castle and also a star volunteer, Brian, who has a wealth of info. The views over Castleton and countryside are stunning. Well worth the climb.

Located above the nice village of Castleford where there are plenty of teashops and pubs, this is an interesting site, possibly the earliest stone castle. There is a car park in the village a few minutes walk from the entrance or some spaces on local roads near the entrance. There is a historical display in the ticket office, English heritage members free then a steep zig zag path with regular small steps as well to get up to the castle. There was a very friendly and knowledgeable volunteer at the site. Well worth a visit, good views as well, but although it's not actually far to walk up you do need to be mobile on your feet to do it.

Beautiful medieval castle, well maintained grounds and great view from the top. The staffs are super friendly and took nice family photos for us.

Sitting atop a hill overlooking the incredibly adorable town of Castleton, Peveril stands out prominently against the sky. Work began on it around 1066 and for a few centuries it served as an important asset toward protecting the Peak forest area. Today it appears to be in ruins, but it has one discernible tower that is easy to spot from all around the valley. Unfortunately, that was about all I saw of the castle because it was unexpectedly closed yesterday morning due to cold weather. Unsure of the protocol of rating a place I haven't technically been to, I went with a neutral 3. The rating could have been higher or lower if I'd been able to get up to it, but it is impossible to walk up to the castle and wander around the outside of its walls when it is closed since the entrance gate is at the bottom of the hill. Still, it served as a beautiful decoration in the background of the town during our short excursion. So, if you plan to brave the windy roads of the Peak District to get to Peveril Castle, call ahead of time to make sure it's open!

English Heritage places do tend to be a bit, well basic and Peveril Castle is no exception. There is not a huge amount to see (just a keep, some ruined walls and a couple of information boards), so the main attraction is the fantastic views of Castleton and Mam Tor once you have climbed to the top. As an EH member, I get in for free - I'm not sure I would necessarily pay to go in when there are so many other great viewing places for free nearby in the area.

Located in the heart of the Peak District National Park, high above the town of Castleton lies Peveril Castle. This Norman castle is owned by English Heritage so there is a charge if you want to climb to the top of the hill where it is strategically sited. That is, unless you are a member of English Heritage, in which case it is free. If you have sound legs and you can face the climb so the rocky outcrop where the castle is located, then you can get an amazing view over the some fantastic Peak District Scenery. There are many other things to do in and around Castleton, which could be combined into an itinerary, as this attraction alone probably wouldn't merit a specific trip. On a busy weekend in the summer, it can also be difficult to find a parking space in Castleton, so either be prepared to park on the road outside the town and walk in, or visit one the caverns too, and pay for the use of their car park.