Castle Hotel, Castleton

Advantages: Lovely setting, good atmospher, Historic
Disadvantages: Can get very busy, Food is only average

The Castle Inn is one of several Public Houses that can be found in the Derbyshire Town of Castleton in the Peak District National Park. It is located right in the heart of the Town, at the bottom of the hillside where Peveril Castle is perched, overlooking Castleton. This location leaves the visitor in no doubt how this Public House derived its name and the sign outside here has a picture of a Castle on it, that somewhat resembles that of Peveril ...
...Castle is generally the busiest Pub in Castleton. If the weather is fine this is one of the few places which has a large beer garden and the advantage of the beer garden here is that it has wonderful views of the Castle. From the outside this beer garden is sheltered by trees and shrubs so only the tops of the red and white umbrellas are visible from the road. This helps to give the garden a more private, intimate feel and creates a charming, relaxed ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful place. Lots of sites and things to see.
Disadvantages: Can get VERY busy in summer months and Bank holidays.

...in a boat underground into the various caverns. You can spend a whole day touring each of the caverns in turn ~ this is recommended, but don't neglect the rest of the village! Each cavern has different opening times and charges and each has a website where the up to date info can be found. (http://www.peakcavern.co.uk/, http://www.speedwellcavern.co.uk/, http://www.bluejohnstone.com/ and http://www.bluejohnstone.com/) ***The Village*** The village is built up around a central square and the village has a lot of pretty and historic buildings. These include St. Edmunds Church; a rather fortress like Norman church that was restored in the 19th Century, the Castle Hotel; a 17th century pub and Castleton Hall; a 17th manor house that is now the local Youth Hostel. Look out for the Town Ditch (near the main road) too ~ a defensive earthwork... Read review

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Advantages: A great interesting day out
Disadvantages: none apart from a very long walk

...I have been reviewing a lot of DVDs recently but I had to say a few words about a place I visited again the other day. I first went to Castleton many years ago with school, staying at the YHA in the village centre, I often looked up at the castle then but never really had any interest in going into it as I wasn't that interested in Castle at the time. Anyway, I was back in Castleton the other day and again noticed the Castle looming above me as I sat outside the George Hotel, eating my lunch. I wondered what the big attraction was with the Castle as a lot of people recommended it. As on my previous visits to Castleton I had been into the caverns and mines, (as I enjoy potholing and caving), so I thought why not give it a go… see the view. I paid the admission price in the information centre/ shop before standing at the foot... Read review

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Advantages: lovely scenery and friendly locals
Disadvantages: british weather

...Well, I love visiting Castleton and have done since my very first visit in 1985, when I stayed in the youth hostel in the centre, at the foot of Peveril castle. The small village is so beautiful that it has to be re-visited as often as possible as there is always a new area to walk each time. I first stayed in Castleton before our attempt at crossing the Pennines in the world record of what was then 9 days, (to which we were not very successful, in fact we failed by 16 days due to unforeseen circumstances). We were based at the youth hostel for the start before we would clamber over the east Mam Tor, (or the shivering mountain) and into Edale, the start of the Pennine walk, near the Nags head. I could tell you about the first time I visited Castleton, testing the few pubs for quality and style on the first night. The Castle... Read review

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