Find out how the castle developed from a Saxon stronghold to become the seat of the mighty Neville family before being l…
Whether your dream wedding is a grand celebration or a more intimate gathering, the castle offers an ideal setting, with…
Open Thurs-Sun in the Castle Gatehouse and serving a popular range of homemade German cakes, hot and cold drinks, Café B…
Quartermaster’s is a charming, bright and sunny south-facing ground floor flat. It has recently been sensitively moderni…
Enjoy FREE and unguided access to up to four of the castle's main rooms. Normally this will include the medieval Constab…
Whether large or small, the castle is a great venue for a wide range of events. With spacious rooms that can seat hundre…
Bringing together a talented group of some of the best crafters in the North-East and beyond, Brancepeth Castle Craft Fa…
A small, non-residential community based at Brancepeth Castle, offering retreats and spiritual direction. The Community …
The castle has changed hands many times over nearly a millenium and been used in many ways. Fortress and family home, laboratory and barracks, find out about the owners and residents that together make the story of Brancepeth Castle.
Dive into historyRunning the castle remains very much a family affair, with active involvement from the across the generations of the ever growing extended Dobson family.
Meet the familyAfter decades as a family business, publishing works from an eclectic range of notable authors, it was Dobson Books' need for space that led to the family's relocation from London to the castle in 1979.
Learn more about the company's storyAs part of the filming for Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith, the crew put together a virtual house tour. We are…
Jan 2026
During the summer of 2025 some of our restoration work and events were filmed for a new series titled Saving Country Hou…
Jan 2026
A wide range of events took place throughout the summer of 2025. You can view our Summer Newsletter here and subscribe t…
Jul 2025
Brancepeth Castle is a member of the Historic House Association and featured as a Place you have loved visiting in the 4…
Jul 2025
Our second dragons event for families! Calling all knights, princesses, dragons and their attendants. Bring a sword and …
Feb 2025
Our exciting October half-term family event! Calling all knights, princesses, dragons and their attendants. Bring a swor…
Sep 2024
We have reinstated the original early 19th Century oak studded doors to the entrance of the castle’s main event room, th…
Jun 2024
We are lucky at Brancepeth Castle to have so much space, but the question is always which areas should we next bring bac…
Mar 2024
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See our reviewsSet out on what was once the castle's deer park, Brancepeth Castle Golf Course opened in 1925 after being designed by Harry Colt. It is beautiful and challenging and the club offers a range of facilities.
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