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Barnard Castle (English Heritage)

Address

Scar Top Barnard Castle DL12 8PR County Durham England

Contact

Telephone: 01833 631434
Email: bookings@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

About

Set on a high rock above the River Tees, Barnard Castle takes its name from its 12th century founder, Bernard de Balliol. A sizeable and impressive medieval castle with Richard III connections. Explore the extensive lawns and discover Richard's boar emblem carved above a window in the inner ward.