Brancepeth Castle began as a Norman stronghold, though much of what visitors see is a 19th-century castellated rebuild. Guided tours run on limited dates, so it is best treated as a planned excursion from Durham rather than a casual drop-in.
Brancepeth Castle began as a Norman stronghold, though much of what visitors see is a 19th-century castellated rebuild. Guided tours run on limited dates, so it is best treated as a planned excursion from Durham rather than a casual drop-in.