Conisbrough Castle, South Yorkshire

Conisbrough Castle is a 12th century castle, built by Hamelin Plantagenet, whose ruins are dominated by the 97-foot high keep, supported by six buttresses.

Conisbrough reverted to the Crown in 1347 and Edward III gave it to his youngest son Edmund Langley. He died in 1402 and the castle was inherited by his eldest son, 2nd Duke of Albemarle. Albemarle was slain at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His widow Maud resided in the castle until her death in 1446 when it passed to Richard, 3rd Duke of York who was killed at the Battle of Wakefield in 1460. His son Edward, Earl of March continued the war emerging victorious and was crowned King Edward IV.

By the reign of Henry VIII the castle was already in a dilapidated state. It wasn't until the mid-1990s, the keep was restored, with a wooden roof and 2 floors being rebuilt.

Audio and visual displays now help to reconstruct a view of life in a medieval castle, while a history of the site is documented in the visitors' centre.

(Photographs courtesy of Trish and Chris Seymour.)

Opening Times

1 Apr - 30 Jun
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed & Bank Holidays.
10am-5pm (Last entry 4.20pm)

1 Jul - 31 Aug
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Bank Hols.
10am-5pm (Last entry 4.20pm)

1 Sept - 31 Sept
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed. 10am-5pm (Last entry 4.20pm)

1 Oct - 31 Oct
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed. 10am-4pm (Last entry 3.20pm)

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Ticket Prices

Adults £4.50
Concession £4.10
Children (6 to16) £2.70
Children (0 to 5)Free
Family (2 adults and 2-3 children) £11.70

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Disabled Facilities

Access to castle and grounds: via slopes and smooth grass. Some paths have loose stone chippings.
Seats near visitor centre.
Keep interior has many steps.
Toilets: level access; suitable for wheelchair users.
Visitor centre (shop/refreshments): via gradual slope, gravel path and ramp.

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More Information

Telephone: 01709 863329
Email: conisbrough.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

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