Castle · Ruin

Brougham Castle

Clifton (Eden), Cumbria
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £8.10 adult · £4 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • No car park on site
  • English Heritage
Brougham Castle: Here is a photograph taken from Brougham Castle. Located in Penrith, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Brougham Castle is a ruined castle near Clifton (Eden), Cumbria, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £8.10, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.

Brougham Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Not listed
  2. Tue 13 Not listed
  3. Wed 14 Not listed
  4. Today Thu 15 Not listed
  5. Fri 16 Not listed
  6. Sat 17 Not listed
  7. Sun 18 Not listed
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Winter closure 2 Nov to 16 Mar Closed Closed n/a

Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Check current times on the official site

Brougham Castle tickets and prices

2026-27 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £8.10
Concession £7.20
Child £4
Family £20.40
English Heritage members Free
Book on the English Heritage site

Getting to Brougham Castle and parking

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Parking
No car park on site, free. Free roadside parking (access page) Roadside parking nearby
By train
Railway station is 24 miles away.
Public transport
Stagecoach 104 and Grand Prix 563 pass on A66 but nearest stop Whinfell Park (~1 mile); Fellrunner 132 (Fri) & 562 (Tue) serve Brougham village

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Indoor access not stated, so lesser value; not allowed on private land by river

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Level access via shop, grounds and keep ground floor; steep narrow spiral stair to keep top
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes

What to see at Brougham Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 03

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

  • 04

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

History of Brougham Castle

  1. 1617 Falls into decay after 1617

Photos

Castles near Brougham Castle

All 6 castles in Cumbria

FAQs

Where do you park at Brougham Castle?

There is no car park on site. Roadside parking nearby.

Is there a café at Brougham Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

How much does it cost to visit Brougham Castle?

Adult tickets cost £8.10, and English Heritage members go free.

When is Brougham Castle open?

In the autumn 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. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · 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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