Brancepeth Castle

Brancepeth Castle is an historic castle near Durham. Now a family home, it is open to visitors on a number of days each year and for public events.

Activities we offer

Tours

Take a tour of Brancepeth Castle and find out how it developed from a Saxon stronghold to become the seat of the migh…

Weddings

Whether your dream wedding is a grand celebration or a more intimate gathering, the castle offers an ideal setting, w…

Dragons

Dragons Quest Saturday 16th August

Come and join us for a morning or afternoon of questing for dragons at Bran…

Holiday let

Quartermaster’s is a charming, bright and sunny south-facing ground floor flat. It has recently been sensitively mode…

Jemima Puddle Duck

Having seen this excellent, fun adaptation of Jemima Puddle-Duck we are excited to welcome Quantum Theatre up North t…

Open Mornings

Enjoy free and unguided access to four of the castle's main rooms.

To delve deeper into our history then we al…

From the Saxons to the present

The castle has changed hands many times over the centuries and been used in many ways. Fortress and family home, laboratory and barracks, read more about the owners and residents that together make the story of Brancepeth Castle.

Find out more about our History