Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Rosemount, A685, Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EJ
Telephone 0370 333 1181
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
A ruined Norman castle you're free to walk through and climb around, with an ice cream parlour and tea room right next to the entrance that reviewers rate almost as highly as the ruin itself. It's a modest site - reviewers are honest that you get out of it what you bring, in terms of knowing the history.
Worth the trip
The freedom to walk right through the ruins rather than around a roped-off shell - reviewers appreciate being able to properly explore rather than just look.
Before you go
Park in the town rather than at the castle and walk the short distance; the adjoining dairy and ice cream parlour is worth timing your visit around, especially if there are children in tow.
Reviewers enjoy Brough Castle's free access, scenic ruins, and the nearby cafe with ice cream and a children's play area. One visitor felt the ruin itself was good rather than great without prior knowledge of its history, and another mentions limited parking, but overall the site is well liked as a family stop.
“Lovely castle, good information boards, free entrance and car park.”— Keith Redhead, visitor review
