# Sandal Castle

> Wakefield Council

Sandal Castle stands in a position that is commanding the River Calder and Yorkshire countryside.The motte and bailey castle happens to be extensively excavated, and discovers can be seen within the Visitor Centre, that also contains shows about the reputation for the castle. You can discover more at the nearby Wakefield Museum, that is located on Wood Street.Remains of this century that is 13th castle and also the fine motte and bailey is visible on site. Visitors can circumambulate the website for free, exploring these romantic ruins including actions to the moat, and you can additionally climb up to the the top of motte, where you'll be rewarded with superb views associated with Calder Valleythey are available, which provides outstanding introduction to your ruins, plus the rich reputation for the castle.If you would like to know more, castle staff run a tour at 14:00 every day. It is a good idea to wear footwear that makes sense. Please also be mindful that the tour involves steps being high. The tours becomes full during busy durations, therefore please talk to you, plus there are numerous of occasions and activities to take pleasure from over summer and winter before you travel there.A family trail could be installed ahead of time to take.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Wakefield, Wakefield, England
- Area guide: [Wakefield](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/wakefield)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/castles/sandal-castle, or call +441924249779
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fvEOfk8QEhQB/sandal-castle

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Kirklands Hotel](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-hcsdACx0Ubfm/kirklands-hotel)
- [Upper Midgley Farm B B](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-5ITQh-WRm4m9/upper-midgley-farm-b-b)
- [Bunk Campers](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mLqiXHEbbKOq/bunk-campers)
- [KSpace Serviced Apartments](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-s5efF9Wfe4uU/k-space-serviced-apartments)
- [The Bells Serviced Apartments](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mVDTZVRlbm0E/the-bells-serviced-apartments)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fvEOfk8QEhQB/sandal-castle/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Happy Days Play Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0-kYHrw21Mco/happy-days-play-centre)
- [Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-DuvAJjkr6cPa/wacky-warehouse-the-walnut-tree)
- [Pugneys Country Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-E1wJimIYYiUv/pugneys-country-park)
- [The Hepworth Wakefield](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-y98EmK-ACL1a/the-hepworth-wakefield)
- [Cineworld Wakefield](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-lCSuRBTPLzWj/cineworld-wakefield)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fvEOfk8QEhQB/sandal-castle/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Sandal Castle?

Sandal Castle is in Wakefield, Wakefield.

### What activities does Sandal Castle offer?

Sandal Castle lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Sandal Castle have?

Sandal Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Sandal Castle?

Experiences listed near Sandal Castle on HolidayFox include Happy Days Play Centre, Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree, Pugneys Country Park, The Hepworth Wakefield and Cineworld Wakefield.

### How do I book Sandal Castle?

Sandal Castle doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/castles/sandal-castle, or call +441924249779.


---

Generated 2026-11-07T18:43Z from HolidayFox data.