# Brancepeth Castle, Durham — Reviews > Brancepeth Castle — Castle in Durham with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 452 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/brancepeth/restaurants/brancepeth-castle (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Castle # Brancepeth Castle Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18240464921329778076&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Brancepeth Castle](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109031586994137067799) **In short:** Brancepeth Castle is a castle in Brancepeth, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 452 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Brancepeth Castle Brancepeth Castle is a medieval fortress near Durham with a fairytale appearance. Guided tours are available, often led by those with direct knowledge of the site. The castle holds craft fairs and serves homemade food to visitors. Facilities include an outdoor lift and wheelchair-accessible toilets. The venue is suitable for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Brancepeth Castle's own website](https://brancepethcastle.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## What's nearby - Café BurgSchneider next door - St Brandon’s Church 150m away - Brancepeth Village Hall 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this castle is a beautiful, impressive, and fascinating historical site with a classic fairytale look. They also highlight the informative and passionate guided tours, often led by the management, and the polite, knowledgeable staff. Others mention the high-quality craft fairs, homemade food, and accessible features like an outdoor lift and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (452 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Brancepeth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/429718). [More restaurants in Brancepeth](https://staycation.co.uk/brancepeth/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (452 reviews) [Visit official website](https://brancepethcastle.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0191 378 9670](tel:01913789670) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Brancepeth **Plus Code** 9C6WP8MW+G3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Brancepeth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBrancepeth%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/brancepeth/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/brancepeth/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is Brancepeth Castle any good? Brancepeth Castle is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 452 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Brancepeth Castle good for children? Yes, Brancepeth Castle is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Brancepeth Castle? 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