About
Beeston Castle today is a dramatic ruin set in beautiful Cheshire countryside. Built by Ranulf, 6th Earl of Chester, in the 1220s, the castle incorporates the banks and ditches of an Iron Age hillfort. Henry III seized the castle in 1237, and it remained in royal ownership until the 16th century. In the Civil War, it withstood a long siege in 1644–5 before being surrendered by the Royalists and partially demolished.
Dog Access and Rules
Dogs on leads are welcome.
Things To See & Do
A day out at Beeston Castle is a great mix of exploration and walks. You can climb up to the amazing hilltop ruins with great countryside views, and there is a Bronze Age roundhouse showing what was here before the stone castle.
Beeston is within 40 acres of beautiful woodland park, with pathways and resting areas dotted around the woods.
Access and Facilities
Facilities include a car park (free for English Heritage members), a visitor centre and gift shop, toilets, and a food-and-drink kiosk with outdoor seating only.
Note, the kiosk is open to the public, and you don’t need to pay admission to the castle to visit.
