Castle · Ruin

Brough Castle

Brough (Eden), Cumbria
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  • Open
  • Free entry
  • No car park on site
  • English Heritage
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Brough Castle is a ruined castle near Brough (Eden), Cumbria, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. There is no car park on site.

Brough Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0016:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0016:00
  3. Wed 14 10:0016:00
  4. Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
April-September 1 Apr to 30 Sep
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 n/a
October-March 1 Oct to 31 Mar
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan.

Check current times on the official site

Getting to Brough Castle and parking

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Parking
No car park on site. Limited parking in the village; do not park at Brough Castle Farm
By train
Stanhope is 20 miles away.
Public transport
Classic 352; Grand Prix 563, 564; Cumbria Classic Bus 572 (Wed). Kirkby Stephen station 10 miles

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Accessibility

  • Paths and surfaces: Entrance via kissing gate; uneven surfaces; cobbles in gatehouse; livestock present

What to see at Brough Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 03

    Curtain wall

    The outer defensive wall around the site.

History of Brough Castle

  1. c.1092 First castle possibly founded after William II annexes the area
  2. c.1100 Stone walls added to inner bailey
  3. c.1200 Towering keep built
  4. 1521 Clifford living quarters burnt after a 'great Christmas party'

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Castles near Brough Castle

All 6 castles in Cumbria

FAQs

Is there a café at Brough Castle?

There is no café listed on site.

Where do you park at Brough Castle?

There is no car park on site. Limited parking in the village; do not park at Brough Castle Farm.

How much does it cost to visit Brough Castle?

Entry is free.

When is Brough Castle open?

In the april-september season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. OpenStreetMap · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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