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Danby Castle

Danby Castle is a fort in York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire.

Danby Castle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Danby Castle

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Danby Castle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.45552, -0.89531. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Danby Castle open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Danby Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Danby Castle?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Danby Castle?

    Nearby: Eskdale (viewpoint, 6 km), Freebrough Hill (viewpoint, 8 km), North York Moors National Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Kilton Castle (fort, 13 km), Rosedale Chimney Bank (viewpoint, 15 km), Saint Mary, Goathland (church, 16 km).

    Is Danby Castle worth visiting?

    Danby Castle is listed as a notable fort in York and North Yorkshire on Spotwander.