Castleton
Things to do in Castleton, Derbyshire
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Castleton is built around caves. Five major caverns draw visitors to this Derbyshire village, each with its own character and appeal. Peak Cavern is rated 4.8 from around 950 reviews. Treak Cliff Cavern scores 4.7 from 1,794 reviews. Blue-John Cavern and Mine achieves 4.6 from 2,592 reviews. Speedwell Cavern and Peveril Castle round out the underground and historical attractions, both rated 4.4. The caverns are the reason people come here, and the reason the village has developed as a base for exploration of the Peak District.
Three campsites serve those who want to stay closer to the landscape. Castleton Camping is rated 4.6 from 64 reviews, while Treaks Pringle Camping scores 4.4 and Rowter Farm Campsite 4.2. A night under canvas here means waking in the middle of limestone country, surrounded by the hills and cave entrances that define the area. Castleton works best as a walking and caving base rather than as a destination in itself, and the accommodation is arranged accordingly.
Where to stay in Castleton(12)
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There are a dozen or so hotels and guest houses in the village, ranging from traditional coaching inns to modern hotels. The George Inn is rated 4.6 from over 2,000 reviews. Several others cluster around 4.3 to 4.5: Ye Olde Nags Head, Cheshire House, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Peak Hotel Castleton, and The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection. These places offer reliable, well-reviewed accommodation in a village where most visitors are here to explore underground rather than to be pampered.
Cheshire House
How Lane, Castleton
Cheshire Mews
How Lane, Castleton
Dunscar Farm Bed & Breakfast
Buxton Road, Castleton
Four Seasons Guesthouse
How Lane, Castleton
Peak Hotel Castleton
How Lane, Castleton
Swiss House B & B
How Lane, Castleton
The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection
Castle Street, Castleton
The George Inn
Castle Street, Castleton
Things to Do in Castleton(5)
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Attractions Near Castleton
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1 mi
Kinder, Edale and the Dark Peak
Edale · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool
Hathersage · ⭐ 4.6
The Eyam Treasure Trail
Eyam
8 mi
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Buxton · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
The Pavilion Gardens
Buxton · ⭐ 4.6
Princess and Superhero Breakfast
Sheffield
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe
Sheffield
9 mi
Go Ape Buxton
Buxton · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Castleton(3)
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Rowter Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.2 · from £23/night
Castleton Camping
⭐ 4.6 · from £24/night
Treaks Pringle Camping
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
Castleton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.8
Mayfields Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Fields Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £25/night
Waterside Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.5
Fieldhead Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Castleton
All cottages in Castleton →Peveril Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £577
Eastry Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Michill Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
Mullions and Mushroom Cottage - Mushroom Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £327
Mullions and Mushroom Cottage - Mullions
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £707
Vera’s Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Old Stable
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £343
Calico Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Castleton
How many campsites are there in Castleton?
We list 3 campsites in and around Castleton, of which 3 take tents.
Where can I stay in Castleton?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Castleton.
What is there to do in Castleton?
We list 5 attractions and things to do in and around Castleton.
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