Reviews of Tickhill Castle. (University) in Doncaster (South Yorkshire).
Tickhill Castle
59 Market Pl, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9QP, United Kingdom
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Information of Tickhill Castle, University in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
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Reviews of Tickhill Castle
M. G.Only open once a year on second Sunday in June. Lots to see including early Norman gatehouse, motte (sadly not accessible at top), bailey grounds and remaining curtain wall. You can walk around the outside perimeter of the castle. Food and drink is usually on sale too. £2 for guidebook. Admission charge of £4 per adult and £2 for children at time of writing. Cash only. There is an ATM at the fuel station in the village. All in all a great afternoon out.
J.This castle is only open for 3hrs each year. Tickets only available at the gate, this year it was £4 per adult and £2 for children, not sure of age limit but toddlers are free.
Don't go for the opening, you'll end up queuing for a while. We arrived about an hour in and walked straight in. You don't need more than an hour to look around but if the weather is good, icecream, drinks and food are available.
A. B.Very nice to walk round, £4 entery fee which you pay in the door
The Bailey was off limits as they had a landslide bak in 2020 and where suring up the area. Its only open once a year and for 2 hours
There was food and hot drinks you could buy. He house was off limits to the public. Ta privately owned
S. A.The area it's stunning, so close to Doncaster!
It's a beautiful walk, so peaceful and relaxing!
One of the best places to visit around the city
P. S.Only open once a year, this was a rare treat to see around the castle. The family that live there did an excellent job of making us (and 1000+ others) feel welcome.
It is lovely space for a picnic and a look around the ruins.
I really hope the family consider more events, but understand this is their home.
J. F.These are snapshots of Tickhill Village near Doncaster. Beautiful flora and fauna. and very friendly locals. Such a great place to walk dogs. Vey peaceful and relaxing.💖💕💖
E. “.Nice area if you like ducks, you have to bring your own duck food from the Tickhill garden centre. But a good place to sit down and admire nature.
E. E.It would be lovely if they opened this place up more often. It's such a lovely space and next to the duckpond (which also could be made more of) Tickhill is a nice place to visit but they could do so much more to bring people in and boost trade.
h. w.Only open one afternoon a year. We had afab day, yes you may have to queue but it's well worth it.amazing views from the motte,tea and cake sitting on the grass listening to Alfie Sheard a talented young singer
J. W.Great day out for tickhill castle annual opening day.a little bit overpriced entry at 4 pound each.the guide book also two pounds.but gave you an informative guide around the castle wall and the history of the place.. it's only open for two-and-a-half hours. On one day of the year.. so you get quite a lot of queueing to get in.so arrive early next year... And it's cash only...but worth a visit next year.
P. W.Technically I was just walking around the mill dam with my boy, as you can't get into or see the castle unless it's on the public days.. but hey, that's cool.. ducks are always happy to see you, don't feed them bread, you upset the locals.. and I was born in tickhill btw.
M. H.Brilliant place to visit, only opens 1 day a year for 2 1/2 hours though
J. E.Didn't have much time to explore but I'm planning a family visit as this place is stunning!
S. O.A once a year chance to see a truly amazing place. Well worth the entrance fee
K. 1.Tickhill Castle was a castle in Tickhill, on the Nottingham/Yorkshire West Riding border, England and a prominent stronghold during the reign of King John. The castle started as an 11th-century motte-and-bailey earthwork named Blythe Castle, built by Roger de Busli, a major landholder in the Domesday Book holding 174 estates in Nottinghamshire, on land granted to him by William the Norman. The castle was deliberately built on the Nottingham/Yorkshire border, as Roger held authority in both. After a siege in 1102 Robert Bloet added a curtain wall to the rampart around the bailey; the first part of the castle to be built of stone.
From 1151 to 1153, the castle was held by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester before his death after being poisoned. In 1180 construction began on an 11-sided or circular keep on top of the motte by Henry II of England; it was completed in 1192 along with a stone bridge and a chapel constructed by Eleanor of Aquitaine.
In 1189, the land around Tickhill was granted to John of England by his brother Richard I of England, although the castle was withheld by Richard, along with Launceston, Rougemont Castle, Exeter, Gloucester and Nottingham, as Richard did not trust John's loyalty while he participated in the Third Crusade. His fears proved well founded after John seized the kingdom in 1191 from William Longchamp, Richard's chosen regent. Along with Windsor Castle, Tickhill was John's main stronghold to protect against a suspected invasion by Philip II of France.
Tickhill and Nottingham became John's last strongholds under the command of Robert de la Mare, and was besieged by Hugh de Puiset in 1194, with defenders holding out until they heard of the return of Richard to England. After gaining permission from Hugh they sent two knights to find out directly if Richard was indeed returned, and the knights immediately offered to restore the castle to Richard. Richard refused, saying he would only accept an unconditional surrender, which the knights negotiated upon their return, surrendering the castle to Hugh de Puiset in exchange for the defenders' lives.
In 1321, the castle was unsuccessfully laid siege by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster during a rebellion against Edward II. In 1372, it was granted to John of Gaunt by Edward III in exchange for the Earldom of Richmond. It remains a property of the Duchy of Lancaster to this day.
By 1540, the castle was in poor repair; the lease was obtained in 1612 by Sir Ralph Hansby, who had the castle repaired and fortified. During the English Civil War the castle remained loyal to the crown, with Major Monckton set in charge of the castle after Sir Ralph's death in 1643. In 1644, John Lilburne and 200 dragoons from the Earl of Manchester's army marched to Tickhill, and accepted the castle's surrender on 26 July. The castle was razed in 1648 to prevent its use as a stronghold in the future
After the Civil War, the Hansby family built a large house, which retains the fortified Norman gatehouse and may incorporate parts of the old hall. The site of the bailey is now part of the gardens. The castle is now a private residence and the monument is maintained by the Duchy of Lancaster, and opened to the public one day a year.
b. b.Great hour or so for the youngens. In the summer there's and old traditional ice cream van that does some really nice flavours. 👌
B. W.I resided at the castle from 1968 through to 1970 whilst studying at Doncaster College. I came from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 to stay with my Aunt and Uncle. I then returned to Australia in 1972 after travelling through Europe. Fond memories of a beautiful place.
S. t.Ive walked around tickhill pond and fields for years. My kids love it. Beautiful area with lots of wildlife to see
P. C.Beautiful place to relax and the kids love feeding the ducks here
v.Not alot to see , only open a few times a year has I think it's privately owned and has residents, so that's the reason it's only 3 stars, worth a visit, there is a nice duck pond just outside castle grounds with has free parking and on sunny days a local ice cream van will park up.
J. M.Great visit, such a shame it's only open one afternoon a year.
M. D. B.This is an one of South Yorkshires hidden gems such a lovely place to unwind & chill with an ice cream & enjoy the vast amount of birds & ducks South Yorkshire folk need to keep this place quiet
I. S.Open to the public one day per year.
L. J.I hope this site is taken over by English heritage. 2.3 hrs a year this site is open .
It's great inside
M. W.Lovely place with lots of history. Will definitely visit again.
A. S.Sadly only open to public one day in the summer. Great example of Norman military architecture and how they quickly established power thanks to strongholds like this. Pass down the lane by the farm for a better view. There is a nice pond with medieval clapper bridge.
A. H.Beautiful little ruins. Well from what I could see. Since covid has got places shut. But no doubt this would be a nice great excursion around the castle.
0.No entry to the castle. But the walk around the duck pond is very refreshing on an autumn day.
D. M.It's a real shame this isn't open to the public on more occasions than the once or twice a year than it currently is. Such a fantastic, historic and interesting place should be enjoyed by more people, more often. At the minute, you can see some vaguely interesting things from the outside, including the Sheela-Na-Gig that is just visible from outside near the millpond.
G. N.Nice water mill pond with a good variety of birds in a nice village, mill and castle are privately owned so not open to visitors, castle used to open once a year but ceased a few years ago.
T. Y.I was at tickhill duck pond with my wife we saw the castle grounds but it seems like it's hidden away. So I can't really review it if I have never been but popped up on my phone so solid 3
m. c.Called for a walk around Tickhill very nice little walk around duck pond then around Tickhill lovely place for a walk on paths and road
R. M.A great place to visit with a nice lake.
F. F.Nice walk by the mill pond and village of Tickhill. Tickhill castle not open to public but Fish and chips and Spar shop open . Large derelict Millstone Pub restaurant in need of renovation .
S. B.Beautiful place to see ,free parking and feeding duck 🦆 and baby ducking
We love it to see baby ducking
s. m.Only open once a year but worth the trip out
J. W. (.Only looked from a distance but looks good. Walking round the nearby lake was excellent & stress relieving & watching the ducks etc was very,very soothing.
M. M.A great place to walk and enjoy nature. A very beautiful city and nice people.
A. O.Nice walk around the duck pond, loads of ducks and suggest following the river over the road and having a walk down the biway.
D. k.Lovely day out and great to see the Motte today on it's yearly open day. A real treat. A beautiful village and church to visit as well.
a. m.Pretty quiet apart from birds lol
M. P.Not so much to see but as it is only open for one afternoon per year there is a massive queue to get in then another to slowly climb the motte. Still worth it though.
M. E.Historic Castle & Mill Dam & Duckpond.
M. L. B.You can have a peaceful walk at the sorrounding area and enjoy the wild life near pond
C. D.The castle looks great, wasnt able to visit inside as it is only open one afternoon a year, but looking forward to returning next year om the open day.
R. L.Wonderful place but expensive to enter.
V. W.Worth a visit. Plus the nearby lake with the friendly ducks.
A. D.Can only see it from the outside, as it's a private house. Looks interesting though.
S. S.Never been here before but it was very nice, Pleased we went.
A. H.Would be lovely to walk around the castle grounds .but was nice walking round the pond and feeding the ducks x
r. h.Open to the public once or twice a year well worth a visit nice duck pond for the kids outside
L. T.Lovely place to have a walk
D. G.An interesting insight into the history of the area, whilst you could buy a guide sheet for £1, the experience would have been improved by having tour guides or having some sort of audio guide
P. H.A truly tranquil place to enjoy some quality time with the family in such a lovely surroundings of both castle and lake.
T. T.What a fantastic little part of Yorkshire to visit steeped in history from de busi to William the conquer please take a visit take the kids go enjoy the settings and the peace
C. D.Lovely to sit by the mill dam and a nice, short walk round but disappointing that the castle is not open to the public : it's a private residence
M. S.Lovely little castle, the nearby duck pond is great to go and feed the many friendly ducks.
T. B.Real shame u can't go in and explore it.
I've read it's open 1 day a year in first Sunday in June so something. Check the website!
D. L.Only open once a year, but we'll worth a look👌
J. O.Great walk around the pond and lovely to take the grand kids to see the birds
R. W.Beautiful views from the hill at the Castle
D. W.Taken me years to catch an open day. Worth the wait. Just love local history
M. A.I'm lucky getting to enjoy this wonderful space. It is truly magical.
D. l.A lovely place to have a gentle stroll and interaction with the different species of birds.
a.Didn’t see any knights in shining armour pretty disappointed
G. W. (.Closed. I believe it opens for one day only per year.
L. D. B.Beautiful location and gorgeous walk with ducks and geese love it.
G. B.Mint day out loads of ducks........wheres this castle at like? No castle here.....someone's lying
C. L.Great place to take little kids for a walk and feed ducks
N. H.It was lovely to see the wildlife and ducks with me granddaughter.
g. e.Castle closed but the ducks are happy to see you
J. A.Only open for a day or two a year, but a fascinating place.
C. F.Lovely place to feed the ducks, shame about the amount of seagulls though 😲
K. O. (.Brilliañt place to visit nice quite picknick spots😃😃
N. D.Nice ancient monument only open once a year
a. g.Surprising - one day open per year . Go , it's worth it!
S. G.Open once a year for 150 minutes. A rare chance to see an important piece of history.
C. H.Lovely place and a totally brill village
P.Awesome looks after refitted
T. J. (.Nice little pond to go feed the ducks
J. H.Could only look from outside gate. Can't comment on castle.
D. H.Quiet and peaceful, nice place for an evening stroll in summer,,
b. m.Nice area plenty of ducks on pond
B. G.Great example of an old castle, with a moat and walls.
M. X.Lovely setting on a beautiful spring day
C. R.Good, good little perfect pond to walk around
J. Z.1 problem is killzoid20 yt doesnt have a pc here
T. M.Pity you can't actually get in here does it ever open
W. K.It's a lovely tranquil place!
N.Good pond for feeding the ducks
D. S.Very good indeed will go there again
N. K.Very rundown building
C. A. (.Great History. The moat could be a bit tidier.
C. S.Great views from the top of the hill
P. T.Great walking around the castle
E. W.Cant give much wasn't open
h.Great area for a walk.
N. B.Interesting but couldn't find a way in
A. b.Ok but not much there.
b. t.Love walking the dog here .
C. G.It's open one day a year
K. S.Very good will go there again
G. B.Lovely walk with kids
K. H.Well worth a visit!
K. m. Y.ok as part of a afternoon ramble
A. O.Great
J. N.Walk round the mill dam
T. C.Ok
G. R.Only open once a year
K. B.Absolutely beautiful in the sunshine
S.Beautiful!
T. B.A hidden gem.
R. T.Old n cool
H. K.Went to the duck pond
f.Awesome!
N. D.Great
K. C.Fab
L. G.Unusual local history
T. B.Nice place
P. M.(Translated) Great place, beautiful castle. Unfortunately, it has been closed since the 17th.
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