Peveril Castle
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Overview
The steep climb to Peveril Castle to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Hope Valley is a highlight of a day out in Castleton. The romantic ruins of this Norman fortress are situated high on a rocky crag overlooking the village, and the views of the surrounding Peak District are truly breathtaking. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Peveril is one of England’s earliest Norman stone fortresses. The keep was built by Henry II in 1176. You can explore the remains of the keep including the garderobe (a medieval lavatory), which sits somewhat scarily over the gaping void of Cave Dale beneath. Displays in the visitor centre tell the story of Peveril as the administrative focus of the Royal Forest of the Peak. Sir Walter Scott featured the castle in the opening lines of his novel, Peveril of the Peak.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-18 Feb & 24 Feb-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4; 19-23 Feb, daily 10-4; open daily Feb half term. See website for opening times from Mar onwards. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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