Appleby Castle: The Norman Centre, Hotel and Grounds

Appleby Castle: The Norman Centre, Hotel and Grounds The 11th century jewel in the Eden Valley. Hotel, restaurant and home to The Norman Centre: The UK's only Norman-Age educational centre.
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Deep in the heart of the Eden Valley, nestling alongside the meandering river Eden, stands Appleby Castle. This spectacular motte and bailey castle has been held by the Kings of England and Scotland and boasts one of the few remaining intact Norman keeps (not a ruin). Experience the tranquil stunning scenery of this special place. Stay in the historical rooms and dine in the 15th-century dining room or the 12th-century tavern. The Norman Centre and Grounds are open from 10am every day!

15/05/2026

Step into spring at Appleby Castle 🌿🏰

As May brings longer evenings and the landscape around the castle changes with the season, experience the rare opportunity to live within one of England’s oldest Norman castles.

Walk the ancient ramparts, discover remarkable Norman military engineering, dine beneath centuries-old beams with live piano music, and stay in historic rooms filled with atmosphere and history.

This is not history viewed from behind ropes — it is history you can experience.

From the imposing Norman Keep to the fifteenth-century Great Hall, Appleby Castle offers a unique glimpse into nearly 1,000 years of English history.

Escape the ordinary this spring and experience living history for yourself.

01/05/2026

Stay in a Norman Castle this weekend ✨

The Clifford Bedroom at Appleby Castle offers 17th century luxury within one of England’s most remarkable historic settings.

Stone walls that have stood for centuries.
A room steeped in the story of Lady Anne Clifford.
A stay like no other.

🎶 Featuring *The Skye Boat Song* (Outlander theme), played live — bringing atmosphere and history together.

May Bank Holiday availability is now limited.

📍 Appleby Castle, Cumbria
🛏️ Book now before it’s gone

01/05/2026

Stay in a Norman Castle this weekend ✨

The Clifford Bedroom at Appleby Castle offers 17th century luxury within one of England’s most remarkable historic settings.

Stone walls that have stood for centuries.
A room steeped in the story of Lady Anne Clifford.
A stay like no other.

🎶 Featuring *The Skye Boat Song* (Outlander theme), played live — bringing atmosphere and history together.

May Bank Holiday availability is now limited.

📍 Appleby Castle, Cumbria
🛏️ Book now before it’s gone

16/04/2026

This weekend, step into history in the **Thanet Bedroom** at Appleby Castle.

Once home to the Lords of Thanet—who inherited the estate from Lady Anne Clifford and remained here for over 300 years—this is more than a stay. It is a rare opportunity to experience centuries of heritage, in comfort.

Wake to sweeping views across the Eden Valley as spring turns toward summer, with long, light-filled days and golden evenings across the landscape. Spend your time exploring the castle, the Norman Keep, and the surrounding grounds.

As night falls, dine by candlelight in our 15th-century dining room, with exceptional cuisine and the gentle sound of a pianist creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

**This weekend only — enjoy 15% off dining when you stay with us.**

Limited availability.

✨ Stay. Dine. Experience living history.

11/04/2026

By day, a place of beauty, history and elegant stays…
By night this Halloween, something altogether different.

At Appleby Castle, join us for a special Paranormal Investigation Night within centuries-old walls.

Whispers of the past…
Stories waiting to be uncovered…

A unique experience for those who dare.

🎃 Limited places available
📍 Stay the night or join the investigation

07/04/2026

🌼 A Wordsworth Moment at Appleby Castle 🌼

On this day, we celebrate the birth of William Wordsworth — a poet whose words still echo across the landscapes of Cumbria.

Standing beneath the ancient walls of Appleby Castle, surrounded by a sea of golden daffodils, it is easy to understand his inspiration:

“I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills…”

Here, spring arrives quietly but magnificently — daffodils dancing in the breeze, history rising in stone behind, and a noble wolfhound keeping watch over it all.

This is not just a place to visit…
It is a place to feel.

✨ Walk where poetry lives.
✨ Discover the Norman Keep.
✨ Experience the beauty that inspired a nation.

02/04/2026

Experience living history at Appleby Castle.

Stay within touching distance of a rare Norman Keep, set within a historic motte and bailey castle.

Dine in the 15th century dining room and step into over 900 years of history.

From tranquil walks to candlelit evenings, this is a stay unlike any other.

Plan your visit today.

27/03/2026

As the music of Edward Elgar rises… the Castle comes alive.

Walk through ancient doors.
Pause beneath the stone arches.
Feel the stillness, the history… the atmosphere.

This isn’t a hotel stay —
it’s stepping into another time.

✨ Stay within a Norman Castle
✨ Dine in the Great Hall
✨ Wake to the Eden Valley

Appleby Castle awaits.

18/03/2026

Stay in a Castle – The Hothfield Bedroom

Step into a world of history and comfort in the beautiful Hothfield Bedroom at Appleby Castle.

High ceilings, elegant furnishings and the atmosphere of centuries past create a truly unforgettable place to stay. Wake beneath ancient beams, look out across the historic castle grounds, and experience the rare privilege of spending the night inside one of England’s most remarkable historic castles.

Whether for a romantic escape, a special celebration, or simply a night somewhere extraordinary, the Hothfield Bedroom offers a stay unlike any other.

Spend the evening dining in the castle, wander the historic grounds, and fall asleep surrounded by over 1,000 years of history.

Book your castle stay today.

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