Brancepeth Castle

We visited on Sunday ,it was the final day of their summer craft fair. Beautiful castle in the village of Brancepeth, outside of Durham City.
Over 60 stalls selling handmade crafts ranging from bespoke wood bowls, plates,etc to handmade jewellery, cards,clothes,pottery,and artisan food.
Three refreshment points.
A really delightful way to spend 4 hours on what turned out to be a very nice and sunny Sunday afternoon.

Outstanding personalized castle visit to a Grade 1 listed building. Original structure dates to the Norman times. Part of the charm and learning is seeing the construction changes throughout the ages from AD1100 forward. Resident family members provide the tours which are most interesting and last about 90 minutes. You must schedule and reserve in advance, not open every day.
Worth every penny.

I went on behind the scenes tour of this castle, its alot bigger than 1st impressions and is a truly magnificent building.

Fantastic castle! Passed through this castle on one of our school hikes. Was closed for the day but went in as far as the tea room; ate some wonderful cakes. Definitely coming back here for a proper tour!

Large castle that's only open to the public by invitation or on days of events such as craft fairs, but still worth a visit, little cafe just inside the gates to the castle but isn't open on Mondays, lovely little church ( St Brandons) within walking distance which is also worth a visit as it has a lovely stained glass window . The castle is a private residence so please keep this in mind and give some consideration to the residents .

We really enjoyed the old castle tour,which started outside then inside.
An old church to look around.
Nice little cafe with homemade cakes. Really would recommend it.

This castle belongs to a family, they offer a tour inside of the castle some times during the year. Nonetheless it has its own tea room so you can wander outside the castle and have a cup of tea in the tea room or outdoors. This castle also has some apartments that the owner rents. They also host exhibitions, fairs and a variety of events inside the castle pretty often.

Just spent a most enjoyable time at Brancepeth Castle. Such a lovely place with an interesting history dating back from the 1100s to the present day.

The cakes are to die for.

First time we'd been here but a great experience with the summer craft fair in full swing. The castle is quite impressive in its own right and a wonderful setting for the fair. The choice and quality of the cafe food was also good. We will return for the Christmas fair.

Such an unknown place to us but what a fantastic place. Oliver was our guide, a member of the family that owns it. Such an informative tour which lasted well over an hour (even got a cup of tea afterwards). Such a beautiful place to visit and looking forward to returning and seeing its transformation

Visited the North East Art Weekend in Brancepeth Castle, held the last weekend in September each year. (28th and 29th September in 2019 - 10am-6pm both days). Great Art exhibition of over40 artists inside the castle, which is a private residence. Lovely food in the cafe - all home made and a great day out.

This is fantastic castle. Full of history but unfortunately not open for public although sometimes during open days can be visited.
Caffe is open to the public.

Enchanted castle still was passages not yet done up which gives it that extra charm. Cosy team in the the entrance gate with a roaring open fire.

Coming back to 12th century? Yes! It is possible. Just visit the castle and the church. The cemetery is so gothic. There is a cosy café at the entrance of the castle. The place e is lovely.

One of the best winter craft fairs, always a pleasure to attend and see and speak to the producers who are so varied. Crafts and local produce.

Hidden historic gem behind the quaint village. We visited for a heritage day and the castle is medieval with additions. Enjoyed the visit and the guides information. Well worth a visit

Nice 'intact' castle set in lovely grounds well worth a visit :)

Excellent tour, saw hidden areas of the castle that are planned for restoration, and ended with lovely tea and cakes. Well worth a visit!

Had a wonderful tour with Oliver. Very sad history but great to see the renovations in progress.

A brilliant privately conducted tour round the castle. Would recommend.