County guide · The Castle Rolls
Best castles in Cheshire
4 castles in Cheshire, from the crag-top ruin of Beeston high above the plain to the Victorian mock-medieval pile at Peckforton beside it - plus the volunteer-run Agricola Tower at Chester.
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Every castle on this list - 4 in total, 1 free to enter, 1 you can stay overnight in
Common questions
How many castles are there in Cheshire?
This roll lists 4 visitable castles, fortresses and tower houses in Cheshire. Of those, 1 is free to enter and 1 charges admission.
Which castles in Cheshire are free to visit?
Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls is the one open-access castle in Cheshire with no admission charge.
What is the best-rated castle in Cheshire?
Beeston Castle carries the strongest public rating of any castle in Cheshire on this roll - 4.5/5 from 2,985 Google reviews.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Cheshire?
Yes - Peckforton Castle offers overnight stays.
Can you reach any castle in Cheshire by train?
2 of the 4 sit within 1.5 miles of a railway station, namely Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (Chester, 1.0 miles) and Halton Castle (Runcorn East, 1.3 miles). Those are straight-line distances from the station to the castle, so the walk on the ground is longer than the figure.
Can you go inside every castle in Cheshire?
Not all of them on the same terms. 2 of the 4 restrict what a visitor can see. Peckforton Castle is a hotel, so there is no way in without booking a room or a table. At Halton Castle you get the grounds or a booked tour rather than free run of the building.