Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

Beeston Castle and Bridge - English Heritage

Book Tickets Online

Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone. With stunning views to take your breath away, long walks through rich woodland for nature lovers and nooks and crannies for kids to hide in you’re sure to have a magnificent day out!

Beeston's origins stretch over 4,000 years; to a Bronze Age hill fort to the medieval fortress visitors see today which was inspired by the Crusader's Castles and the impregnable hill-top strongholds of the Holy Land. Legend has it that the majestic Beeston Castle guards buried treasure once belonging to Richard II. The king is said to have dispersed bags of gold at Beeston en route to quell the rebellion in Ireland, perhaps your family can find the treasure?

The famous views from the top are reputedly the best from any castle in England - on a clear day visitors can see across 8 counties from the Pennines in the east to the mountains of Wales in the west. Beeston is also a haven for wildlife and the unspoiled woodland makes it home to a host of birds and small mammals, remember to bring those binoculars and who knows what you may discover.

Dogs on lead allowed. Assistance dogs welcome.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

English Heritage members free. Adult, Child, Concession and Family Tickets available, please see our website for up to date prices and booking information.

Opening Times

Main Season (1 Apr 2024 - 30 Oct 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

Winter (1 Nov 2024 - 23 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	Closed
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00
Bank Holiday	Closed

Twixmas (26 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025)
Day	Times

Winter Season (2 Jan 2025 - 19 Feb 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

Half Term (20 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025)
Day	Times

Spring Term (27 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

* Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Special Offers

English Heritage Membership

Join today and look forward to...

Unlimited access to over 400 historic places

Free entry for up to six children*

Free or reduced price entry to 100s of exciting events

Free parking where the car park is owned by English Heritage

*Membership includes six accompanying children per adult Member, under 18 and within the family group.

Receive a Membership pack which includes: Free MEMBERS' HANDBOOK, Exclusive MEMBERS' MAGAZINE, Free or reduced price entry to our EVENTS, MEMBERS' REWARDS

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Family 1 Adult - Family of one adult and up to 6 children - £5.50 monthly*, £66 for a year

Family 2 Adults - Family of two adults and up to 12 children - £9.58 monthly*, £115 for a year

JOINT MEMBERSHIP

Joint Adult - Two adults aged 18 years+ - £9.58 monthly*, £115 for a year

Adult and Senior - One adult (under 65 years) and one senior (over 65 years+) - £8.58 monthly*, £103 for a year

Joint Snior - Two adults aged 65 years+ - £7.67 monthly*, £92 for a year

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Individual Adult - One adult aged 26 years+ - £5.50 monthly*, £66 for a year

Senior - One adult aged 65 years+ - £4.92 monthly*,£59 for a year

Young Adult / Student - 18-25 / with a valid NUS card - £4.42 monthly*, £53 for a year

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Individual Adult - One adult aged 18 years+ - £1,580 for Life

Senior - One adult aged 65 years+ - £1,240 for Life

Joint Adult - Two adults aged 18 years+ - £2,140 for Life

Joint Senior - Two adults aged 65 years+ - £1,590 for Life

Adult Members must live at the same address. Up to 6 kids go free with each adult. *Monthly for 12 months by Direct Debit, not available for gift memberships.

Cheshire Attraction Deals - redeem this special offer immediately
More offers like this - Cheshire Attraction Deals
Become a Member

Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historic sites with an annual membership. Plus free entry for up to six children*

Membership starts from an Extraordinary £57 a year.

For more details visit:

Join English Heritage | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)

Memberships - redeem this special offer immediately
More offers like this - Memberships

Directions

Road Directions

Eleven miles south east of Chester, on minor road, off A49.

Public Transport Directions

Bus- GHA service 83 (Tue) to Beeston; Otherwise GHA service 56 (Thu & Sat) to Bunbury Heath (then 1-mile walk) or Arriva service 84 to Tarporley (2 1⁄2 miles)

Train to Nantwich, bus to Castle Hotel, 23-minute walk (1.1 miles)

Bike- National Cycle Trail

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

607 reviews

Excellent
221
Very Good
231
Average
89
Poor
45
Terrible
21

Recent Reviews:

AL_reviewer_2014
Weymouth, United Kingdom
Too expensive
Thursday, 28th March 2024
It is an interesting place, but the entrance fee is far too steep. With the entrance fee, you don’t even get any information. The booklet is £4.50. When you walk around there isn’t a single sign with... Read full review
CheshireMelon76
Widnes, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Fantastic historical day. Highly recommended!!
Monday, 1st April 2024
Wonderful historical walk with breathtaking views.....highly recommended! Some parts are very steep and physically challenging but well worth it at the end. The replica Bronze Age roundhouse is a... Read full review
ECRwalker
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Excellent views
Sunday, 7th April 2024
Visited on a blustery grey afternoon. Well worth the visit and views from Inner Keep are spectacular.. There is a long ascent to the castle and there is very little shelter within grounds. Some paths... Read full review

Write a review

Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members. Entrance is located 10 metres across road from the site. Approx 100 parking spaces (more on event days).