Greystoke Castle

No. 10 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 10 for history. History, 14.8 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

Greystoke Castle
Photo: Simon Ledingham, CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed castle at Greystoke.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Website
greystoke.comOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Phone
+44 17684 83722OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.86 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Johnby HallGrade II* listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Blencowe HallGrade I listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Troutbeck Head (Caravan & Motorhome Club)Stay, 8.0 km from GlenriddingCamping
WoodsideStay, 16 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Sun Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Crown Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
The Sun Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
Dockray HallGrade I listed, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Open Air Pool15 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums14 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage