Barnard Castle DL12 8PR
Entry: Charge, unless EH members
Open: seasonal - check website 
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About:
Barnard Castle was begun soon after 1093 on a dramatic site above the river Tees. The castle was built to control a river crossing between the Bishop of Durham’s territory and the Honour of Richmond.
Much of the present castle was built during the 12th and early 13th centuries by the Balliol family. The clifftop inner ward shows the remains of fine domestic buildings, including a magnificent round tower of around 1200.

From the 14th century onwards, the castle belonged to the earls of Warwick, and from 1471 to 1485 to the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. After a fierce siege in 1569, when the castle was bombarded by rebels, the castle went into steep decline and was effectively abandoned by the early 17th century. It has remained an imposing ruin ever since.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead - throughout site (indoors and out)

Entry Charge:
Various pricing- see website

Parking:
No parking on location but plenty of parking in the town itself

Facilities:
Gift shop
Food and drink 
Toilets 
picnic area
Shops and cafes nearby in town centre

Notes:
Some ramps for the ground level. Mainly grass and mostly flat. Short gravel path at the entrance and cobbled area at the gate leading to the garden.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181