This tiny village is surprisingly busy and it is one of the main tourism centres of the Hope Valley in the northern Peak District. Castleton attractions include several caves plus the ruins of the 11th and 12th century Peveril Castle, which overlooks the village.

Practical information

Castleton Tourist Information Centre

Buxton Road, Castleton

Tel (01433) 620679

Website www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Open Jan-Mar Sat-Sun 10am-5pm; Apr-Oct 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Coming & going

The closest train station to Castleton is 3.25km away in Hope, which is served by several bus routes. Bus routes 272, 273 and 274 connect Castleton and Sheffield.

Hostel accommodation

Castleton YHA

Castle Street, Castleton

Bus A625, 272/4

Tel (01433) 620 235

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Peveril Castle

Founded by William Peveril shortly after the Norman Conquest, this castle sits on a hilltop overlooking Castleton and offering breathtaking views of the Peak District.

A6187, Castleton

Tel (01433) 620 613

Website www.english-heritage.org.uk

Admission £3.90

Open Jan-Mar Mon & Thu-Sun 10am-4pm; Apr 10am-5pm daily; May-Jul 10am-6pm aily; Aug 10am-7pm daily; Sep-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-4pm daily

Treak Cliff Cavern

This is the best of the caves around Castleton. It features the usual collection of stalactites and stalagmites plus the unique mineral known as Blue Johnstone.

Buxton Road, Castleton

Tel (01433) 620 571

Website www.bluejohnstone.com

Admission £7.95

Open from 10am daily, closing time varies call (01433) 620 571 for up-to-date opening times

bug.co.uk

Destination guides > Europe > England > Heart of England > Derbyshire > Peak District National Park > Castleton

Castleton