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Whorlton Castle

No. 7 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 7 for history. History, 22.8 km from Helmsley.

Whorlton Castle
Photo: Prioryman, CC BY-SA 3.0

A castle listed at Grade I, the highest level of protection for a historic building in England.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Website
castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/93/whorlton.htmlOverture Maps Foundation, Places, 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 0.85 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Goulton Beck LodgesStay, 25 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping
Cote GhyllStay, 21 km from HelmsleyCamping
Holiday Lodge ParkStay, 23 km from HelmsleyCamping
Swan House Caravan ParkStay, 26 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Golden Lion21 km from HelmsleyFood and pubs
Queens Head26 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Wheatsheaf27 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Joiners Shop24 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Mount Grace HouseGrade II* listed, 22 km from HelmsleyHistory and heritage
Stokesley Swimming Baths26 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkRainy day

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