Brougham Castle
Cumbria, England
Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass
- Nearest station
- Penrith North Lakes, 1.7 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Moor Ln, Penrith CA10 2AA
Telephone 0370 333 1181
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- No parking on site, but free parking is available on the roadside.
- Access
- Level access through the shop and grounds and the ground floor of the keep; the keep's spiral staircase to the top has no lift.
A 13th-century castle in a striking position beside the River Eamont, with English Heritage staff reviewers repeatedly single out by name for going beyond the basics on local history. You can climb up inside parts of the building for views over the water.
Worth the trip
The riverside setting - the castle sits right against the Eamont, and reviewers say it's the position as much as the stonework that makes it worth the stop.
Before you go
Land either side of the castle is private property, so stick to the marked route through the fencing; there's a free car park and toilets on site, a short walk from the gift shop.
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable English Heritage staff and volunteers at Brougham Castle, along with its riverside setting and the views from climbing inside the ruins. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews, even one visitor who encountered poor weather still recommended the visit.
“Lovely castle full of history. The volunteers that run it were superb and very helpful. The weather was awful but that did not detract from the visit. I would highly recommend going.”- Andy Ritchie, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Toilet on site, lovely staff members, and a few benches to eat lunch on.” - Richard Young
Common questions about Brougham Castle
Where is Brougham Castle?
Brougham Castle is in Cumbria, England, at Moor Ln, Penrith CA10 2AA.
Do you need a ticket to visit Brougham Castle?
Yes - Brougham Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by English Heritage. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Brougham Castle?
The riverside setting - the castle sits right against the Eamont, and reviewers say it's the position as much as the stonework that makes it worth the stop.
Is Brougham Castle a ruin or still intact?
Brougham Castle is a partial ruin.
