Peveril Castle - English Heritage
Perched high above the pretty village of Castleton, the castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by William Peverel, one of King William's most trusted knights, it played an important role in guarding the Peak Forest area.
Following extensive conservation work on the keep, a walk-way erected at first floor level enables visitors to enter two chambers previously inaccessible: a medieval garderobe, and a small room with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Venue Type:
Castle or defences, Garden, parklands or rural site
Attack and Defend a Castle Discovery Visit
Why was Peveril Castle founded? Who were the invaders and settlers who lived here and what was life like? How is the site used and why is it so important to the area now? Follow in the footsteps of Owen the medieval kitchen boy to find the answers to such questions. See who lived in the castle and the jobs they did. Discover what the different areas were used for and enter the castle keep to decide how you would attack and defend it! A fun and interactive guided tour with plenty of scope for questions and discussion.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Key Stage: 2, 3, History
How to obtain
Call 01604 735440 to arrange a 1 ½ hour tour on weekdays during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19502 for more information.
Peveril Castle - English Heritage
Market Place
Castleton
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 8WQ
England
Website
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/peveril-castle/
Telephone
01433 620613
