Introduction
Richmond Castle is sited above the River Swale. There are banks of trees between the castle and the river to the south. There is a contemporary garden on the site, named the Cockpit Garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open daily from 10 am between April and September. It is open from Thursdays to Mondays throughout the rest of the year. Opening hours are shorter in the winter months.
Owners
English Heritage
- Features & Designations
Features
- Castle (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Principal Building
Castle
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Richmond
- References
References
- Fitzgerald, Rosemary {Botanical Survey of some English Heritage Properties in the North-East Region (Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire)} (1995) Botanical Survey of some English Heritage Properties in the North-East Region (Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire)
- Related Documents
- CLS 1/145/1
1st Draft/ Richmond Castle Conservation Plan, Parts 1A & 1B - Understanding the Site - Hard copy
Dept of Archaeology, University of York - undated
- CLS 1/145/1