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Pickering Castle

No. 23 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 20 for history. History, in Pickering, just outside the North York Moors National Park.

Pickering Castle
Photo: MortimerCat, CC BY-SA 3.0

A castle in the market town of Pickering.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Opening hours
Apr 01-Oct 29 10:00-17:00; Oct 30-Nov 05 10:00-16:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pickering-castleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.79 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Overbrook Caravan ParkStay, 4.1 km from PickeringCamping
Cliff Farm HolidaysStay, 4.8 km from Pickering, just outside the parkCamping
Ingledene Beckside CampsiteStay, in Pickering, just outside the parkCamping
Swallowtails Glamping and CampingStay, 1.0 km from Pickering, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bay Horse Innin Pickering, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The New Inn5.1 km from Hutton-le-HoleFood and pubs
Cayley Arms7.9 km from Pickering, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Noshin Pickering, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Beck Isle MuseumGrade II* listed, in Pickering, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Ryedale Swim & Fitness Centrein Pickering, just outside the parkRainy day
Ryedale Sports Centrein Pickering, just outside the parkRainy day
Ryedale Sports Centerin Pickering, just outside the parkRainy day

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