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Sandal Castle

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Sandal Castle is a motte and baily fortification on the outskirts of Wakefield, Yorkshire. The castle was probably erected early years of the 12th century. Scenes from Shakespeare's play, 'Henry VI', were set at Sandal Castle. The castle was defended by royal troops in the Civil War and destroyed by order of Parliament after the conflict ceased.
Sandal Castle, Yorkshire, England

About Sandal Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
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Nearest Attractions Nostell Priory - 4.2 miles (Historic House) National Coal Mining Museum - 5.3 miles (Museum) Monk Bretton Priory - 7.6 miles (Abbey) Bagshaw Museum - 7.9 miles (Museum) Pontefract Castle - 8.1 miles (Castle) Wentworth Castle - 9.4 miles (Garden) Steeton Hall Gateway - 12.3 miles (Historic Property) Brodsworth Hall - 12.5 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Wakefield - 1.7 miles away Barnsley - 7.6 miles away Pontefract - 8.1 miles away Leeds - 10.3 miles away Chapel Allerton - 11.9 miles away Huddersfield - 12 miles away Adel - 13.5 miles away Bradford - 13.6 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Abbey Cottage - 3.1 miles from Sandal Castle Whitby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £235

The Barn - 12.9 miles from Sandal Castle Holmfirth, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

Grove Farm Cottage - 12.9 miles from Sandal Castle Hepworth, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £390

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Nearest Hotels

Campanile Wakefield - 0.9 miles from Sandal Castle Wakefield, Yorkshire Stay from: £22.48

Hotel St Pierre - 1.5 miles from Sandal Castle Wakefield, Yorkshire Stay from: £64.00

Parklands Hotel - 1.5 miles from Sandal Castle Wakefield, Yorkshire Stay from: £44.95

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Model Farm - 11.3 miles from Sandal Castle Bradford, Yorkshire From: £30.00

The Cliff Lawn - 11.5 miles from Sandal Castle Meanwood, Yorkshire From: £59.00

St.Michael Guest House - 11.5 miles from Sandal Castle Leeds, Yorkshire From: £28.00

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Wakefield
Tourist Information Centre
9 The Bullring
Wakefield
Yorkshire
England
WF1 1HB
Tel: 0845 601 8353
Alternate Tel: 01924 305 000/1
Fax: 01924 305 775
Email: tic@wakefield.gov.uk
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