Beeston Castle and Woodland Park (Cheshire)

A paradise for nature lovers and adventurous children with acres of woodland to explore.

Summary

13th century buildings (or older)
Woodland walks
Car parking for a charge (nearby)

Food and Drinks

Picnic area

Introduction

A fantastic day out awaits at Beeston Castle & Woodland Park. A paradise for walkers, nature lovers and adventurous children, there are over 40 acres of woodland to explore, plus the castle ruins and family friendly exhibition.

History to the present day

Beeson Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.

Legend has it that Beeston still guards King Richard II’s lost treasure – maybe your family can find it? An exciting exhibition details the secrets of 4,000 years of Beeston Castle’s history, from Bronze Age settlement to Iron Age hill fort, the Castle itself was begun in 1225.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire, , United Kingdom

Opening times:

1 Apr - 30 Sep: 10am - 6pm daily
1 Oct - 31 Mar: 10am - 4pm Thu to Mon
Closed 24 - 26 Dec and 1 Jan

Admission prices:

Adult: £4.00, Concession: £3.00, Child: 5-15 yrs £2.00, Under 5yrs Free

Access: Beeston Castle is built on a very steep hill, and wheelchair access to the top and the woodland walk is not recommended. Please also note that much of the site has uneven surfaces. The caves are no longer accessible as they are very fragile. Please feel free to use the castle green for picnics. The shop has an exhibition about the history of the site and staff are always available to assist where necessary.

Parking: There is a parking charge of £2.00, this may vary on events days.

Photographs courtesy of English Heritage Photo Library.