The Top 4 Castles around Wakefield
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Wakefield. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Wakefield. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Unfortunately, only ruins can be seen of the castle, which used to be one of the most important castles in Yorkshire.
Currently, a large visitor center is being built where …
Currently, a large visitor center is being built where …
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Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of …
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From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, …
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