Castle Rising, built in 1138, is protected by 5ha of earthworks and has 2m-thick walls. Apart from the figured corbels (small projections) for the hall roofbeams, only the gallery and chapel have survived.

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Phone : 1553631330
E-mail : thecastle@castlerising.com
Website : http://www.castlerising.com
Prices : £ 3.85 (audio guide included) (children: £ 2.20).

Opening hours :

Accessible to people of restricted mobility - visiting: end Mar to Oct: 10am-6pm; Nov-Mar: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm. Closed on Jan 1 and Dec 24-26. Picnic area - car park.

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Castle Rising

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