- Open
- £9 adult · £4.50 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
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Quick answer
Barnard Castle is a ruined castle near Barnard Castle, County Durham, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.
Barnard Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Barnard Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.65 | £9 |
| Concession | £6.88 | £8.10 |
| Child | £3.82 | £4.50 |
| Family | £19.29 | £22.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Barnard Castle and parking
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- Address
- DL12 8PR
- Parking
- No car park on site. No parking at the site; town parking (not EH) includes some 2-hours-free spaces and pay-and-display central car parks. About 500 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Bishop Auckland West Weardale is 12.3 miles away.
- Public transport
- Bus services including Arriva 75 and 76 and Hodgson 70-73 serve the town.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads and assistance dogs are welcome. The page does not limit dogs to particular areas.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Fairly smooth grass and compacted gravel paths; level access with ramps in places; stairs in the Round Tower and to the ditches.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Barnard Castle
- 01
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 04
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
History of Barnard Castle
- c.1093 Castle begun soon after 1093 above the River Tees
- c.1200 Round tower built in the inner ward
- 1216 Castle besieged; Eustace de Vescy killed by a crossbowman
- 1306 Seized by King Edward I
- 1471 Passes to the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III
- 1569 Fierce siege and bombardment by rebels; decline follows
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Castles near Barnard Castle
All 4 castles in County DurhamFAQs
Is there a café at Barnard Castle?
There is no café listed on site.
Where do you park at Barnard Castle?
There is no car park on site.
When is Barnard Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Barnard Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
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