- Open
- £10.90 adult · £5.40 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Beeston Castle is a ruined castle near Bunbury, Cheshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Beeston 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 | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
EH booking calendar as shown 2026-10-13; covers to mid-March 2027 only (calendar ends 16 Mar 2027). Last entry assumed same offset all year. Prices vary by date tier (13 Oct prices).
Beeston Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.26 | £10.90 |
| Concession | £8.50 | £10 |
| Child | £4.59 | £5.40 |
| Family | £23.12 | £27.20 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Beeston Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. About 100 spaces opposite the entrance; non-members pay; drop-off point, no Blue Badge concession.
- By train
- Delamere is 7 miles away.
- Public transport
- GHA 83 (Tuesdays) to Beeston; otherwise GHA 56 (Thu, Sat) to Bunbury Heath or Arriva 84 to Tarporley, then a walk.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Very steep hill with uneven surfaces and steep cliffs; wheelchair access to the top and woodland walk not recommended.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Beeston Castle
- 01
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Beeston Castle
- c.1220 Ranulf, Earl of Chester, started building the castle during the 1220s on the site of an Iron Age hillfort.
- 1237 Henry III took control of Beeston after the death of John le Scot.
- 1254 Henry III gave the castle and the Earldom of Chester to his son, the future Edward I.
- 1303 A major rebuilding programme began, and three towers in the inner ward were raised and crenellated.
- c.1540 The antiquarian John Leland described the castle as ruinous.
- 1643 A small Royalist party captured the castle from its Parliamentary garrison in December.
- 1645 The Royalist garrison surrendered in November after a long siege, and the castle was then ordered to be slighted.
- 1840 John Tollemache bought the Peckforton estate, which included the castle.
Photos
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All 60 castles in EnglandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Beeston Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free.
When is Beeston 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.
Where do you park at Beeston Castle?
There is a members' car park on site.
Is there a café at Beeston Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- 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
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