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Beeston Castle

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Begun in 1225 by Earl Ranulf of Chester upon his return from the 5th Crusade. Mostly ruins, atop a high hill that provides good views of the Pennines to the northeast and the Welsh mountains to the west. Saw action in the Civil War. more details ...
Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire, England, CW6 9TX

About Beeston Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 11 m SE Chester off A49 or A41
Website: Beeston Castle
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone: 01829 260 464
English Heritage
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OS SJ540 588

Heritage Highlight: Does a lost royal treasure lie in a hidden chamber beneath the castle, as legend tells?
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Cholmondeley Castle Gardens - 4.7 miles (Garden) Dorfold Hall - 6.8 miles (Historic House) Chester, St John the Baptist Church - 9.3 miles (Church) Chester Roman Amphitheatre - 9.4 miles (Roman) Roman Garden - 9.4 miles (Garden) Chester Castle, Agricola Tower - 9.5 miles (Castle) Eastgate Clock - 9.5 miles (Historic Property) The Rows - 9.5 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Chester - 9.7 miles away Crewe - 10.4 miles away Congleton - 20.3 miles away Macclesfield - 25 miles away Buxton - 33.4 miles away Bradwell - 41.7 miles away Bakewell - 42.2 miles away Eyam - 43.4 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Beeston Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Delamere Cottage - 5.2 miles from Beeston Castle Willington, Cheshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

3 Black and White Cottages - 8.3 miles from Beeston Castle Marbury, Cheshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £290

Teal Cottage - 17.2 miles from Beeston Castle Ellesmere, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £235

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Nearest Hotels

Peckforton Castle - 0.8 miles from Beeston Castle Tarporley, Cheshire Stay from: £65.00

Wild Boar Hotel - 1.1 miles from Beeston Castle Tarporley, Cheshire Stay from: £49.00

The Pheasant Inn - 1.9 miles from Beeston Castle Tarporley, Cheshire Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Pheasant Inn - 1.8 miles from Beeston Castle Chester, Cheshire From: £100.00

Sandhollow Farm B&B - 2.4 miles from Beeston Castle Chester, Cheshire From: £60.00

Cheshire Cheese Cottage - 2.8 miles from Beeston Castle Chester, Cheshire From: £55.00

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Nantwich
Tourist Information Centre
Market Street
Nantwich
Cheshire
England
CW5 5DG
Tel: 01270 610 983
Fax: 01270 610 880
Email: touristi@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
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