Castle

Sandal Castle

Walton (Wakefield), West Yorkshire
Directions
  • Open
  • Free entry
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free
  • Local council
Sandal Castle: A view of the remaining wall at Sandal Castle.
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Sandal Castle is a castle near Walton (Wakefield), West Yorkshire, managed by Local council. Entry is free and the site is open at any reasonable time. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.

Getting to Sandal Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Small car park, limited spaces; open 9-17:30 Oct-Mar, 9-19:45 Apr-Sep; cars locked in at closing, release fee may apply. Space for one coach on Manygates Lane near Castle Grove Park.
By train
Sandal & Agbrigg is 0.5 miles away.
Public transport
Nearest bus stop 0.6 miles on Barnsley Road/A61 (St Thomas A Becket School); Sandal and Agbrigg station 0.7 miles.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Open ruin; inside buildings not stated.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Most of site wheelchair accessible, some restrictions; no dedicated accessible parking.
  • Changing Places toilet: no.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes

What to see at Sandal Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Moat

    A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

History of Sandal Castle

  1. 1460 Battle of Wakefield fought next to the castle, 30 December

Photos

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Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on wakefield.gov.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Page on museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  5. Page on museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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