Castle Rising Castle Castles
Castle Rising Castle is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England.
The stone keep, built in around 1140ad, is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that Rising is a castle of national importance.
In its time Rising has served as a hunting lodge, royal residence, and for a brief time in the 18th century even housed a mental patient. The most famous period in its history was when it came to the mother of Edward III, Queen Isabella, following her part in the murder of her husband Edward II.
The castle passed to the Howard family in 1544 and it remains in their hands today, the current owner being a descendant of William D'Albini II, the norman baron who raised the castle.
Visiting Castle Rising 1st April to 1st November:
10:00am to 6:00pm daily
or dusk if earlier in October
2nd November to 31st March:
Wed to Sun 10:00am to 4:00pm daily
Attraction Details
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AddressThe Castle, Castle Rising, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6AH
Opening timesN/a
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Castle Rising Castle
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Best Western Plus Knights
Set in 11 acres of its own grounds on one of the highest points in West Norfolk, the Best Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel is less than 10 minutes drive to the centre of the historic Kings Lynn..
Little Barn
Located in Kings Lynn in the Norfolk Region, this holiday home is 39 km from Skegness. The property is 18 km from Hunstanton and free private parking is available. Ely is 45 km from Little Barn, while Wells next the Sea is 34 km from the property.
The Grange Hotel
In a grand Edwardian building, The Grange Hotel is just 5 minutes drive from Kings Lynn centre. Located in South Wootton, the hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts..
Congham Hall Hotel &
Nestled within the beautiful Norfolk countryside on the edge of the Sandringham Estate, Congham Hall is a privately owned Georgian manor house situated 20 minutes drive from the sandy beaches of the North Norfolk coast..
Ffolkes Arms Hotel
Just 3 miles from the Sandringham Estate, the family-run Ffolkes Arms Hotel features en suite rooms, 2 cosy bars and free Wi-Fi throughout. There is ample free secure parking. The bars at Ffolkes Hotel have open fires, and offer bar meals and ales.
Withyhill Cottage
Situated in Dersingham in the Norfolk Region, this holiday home is 36 km from Skegness. The property is 13 km from Kings Lynn and free private parking is available..
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