- Open
- £9 adult · £4.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Peveril Castle is a castle near Castleton (High Peak), Derbyshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £9, 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.
Peveril Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| 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, 31 Dec, 1 Jan.
EH week-at-a-time calendar; every week read from 14 Oct 2026 to last published date 16 Mar 2027 (no unread spans). Open daily to 1 Nov, then CLOSED every day 2 Nov-16 Mar. Last entry 4.15pm stated for 5pm close only.
Peveril Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9 |
| Concession | £8.10 |
| Child | £4.50 |
| Family | £22.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Peveril Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Charged main village car park, not managed by EH Main village car park, 5-minute walk
- By train
- Hope (Derbyshire) is 2 miles away.
- Public transport
- Hulley's 68, 173, 174, 272, 273, 274, 276; First 272 to Castleton then short walk. Hope station 2 1/2 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Page does not say dogs may enter the visitor centre/indoor spaces, so lesser value chosen. Dog bowl outside visitor centre.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Castle reached only by steep uphill path; castle site not accessible to wheelchair users or people with walking problems; visitor centre accessible (top of short steep slope) with lift to exhibition
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Peveril Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Peveril Castle
- 1086 Domesday Book mentions William Peveril's castle of Pechesers
- c.1174 Henry II adds the keep
- 1216 Only known military engagement: King John's constable besieges the castle to take up his post
- 1372 Forest of the Peak becomes part of the Duchy of Lancaster
Photos
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Danslandscapes · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source -
Peter Barr · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Castles near Peveril Castle
All 3 castles in DerbyshireFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Peveril Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Peveril Castle?
There is no car park on site. Main village car park, 5-minute walk.
When is Peveril 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.
Can you take a dog to Peveril Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- 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
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