Brougham Castle
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Overview
There is a lot to explore in this castle with its winding stairs and passages. A good place to start is the exhibition, which tells the story of the rich and powerful Anne Clifford, who died here in 1678, when she was almost 90 years old. As well as Brougham, she arranged the restoration of Appleby and Brough Castles, with no expense spared so that all three of her castles would be habitable. The Great Tower was built in the 12th century of sandstone rubble, with more expensive, decorative cut stone at the corners and on windows and doors. People have added and restored the buildings over the centuries, most notably Anne Clifford. However, the Great Tower remains Brougham’s most impressive feature, still standing almost to its original height. Climb to the top of the keep if you want to soak up the fabulous panoramic views over the Eden Valley.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open, Oct, daily 10-4; Nov-11 Feb and 17 Feb-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4; 12-16 Feb, daily 10-4 (last admission 30 minutes before close). Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. See website for opening times Mar onwards
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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