Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Moor Ln, Penrith CA10 2AA
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 13th-century castle in a striking position beside the River Eamont, with English Heritage staff reviewers repeatedly single out by name for going beyond the basics on local history. You can climb up inside parts of the building for views over the water.
Worth the trip
The riverside setting - the castle sits right against the Eamont, and reviewers say it's the position as much as the stonework that makes it worth the stop.
Before you go
Land either side of the castle is private property, so stick to the marked route through the fencing; there's a free car park and toilets on site, a short walk from the gift shop.
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable English Heritage staff and volunteers at Brougham Castle, along with its riverside setting and the views from climbing inside the ruins. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews, even one visitor who encountered poor weather still recommended the visit.
“Lovely castle full of history. The volunteers that run it were superb and very helpful. The weather was awful but that did not detract from the visit. I would highly recommend going.”— Andy Ritchie, visitor review
