Peveril Castle
The ruins of a hilltop castle built soon after the Norman Conquest, its square keep standing on a cliff and overlooking Castleton village and Hope Valley.
Peveril Castle was built in the late 11th century by William Peveril, a knight of William the Conqueror, and is one of the earliest Norman castles in England. The square keep, added by Henry II in 1176, still stands on the cliff edge. The castle is backed by the Peak Cavern gorge and is steep on three sides. From the top, you can see all of Castleton village, Hope Valley and Mam Tor. It is managed by English Heritage, admission costs about £10, and it is about a 10-minute walk up a steep path from the village.
Opening hours
approx. 10:00–17:00 (winter: weekends only)
Nearby sights
- Peak Cavern
- Castleton
- Speedwell Cavern
- Winnats Pass
- Blue John Cavern
- Mam Tor
- Derwent Dam
- Ladybower Reservoir