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Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6XH
The original property opened in 1170. A member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2023.
Appleby-in-Westmorland is the gateway to the Eden Valley. The Castle’s luxurious accommodation includes 12 classically appointed bedrooms and three self-contained cottages. Appleby Castle has been held by the Kings of England and Scotland and is one of the few remaining intact Norman keeps. Besides functioning as a hotel and event venue, the keep also acts as The Norman Centre, a museum dedicated to Norman history.
![Explore the north country. Cumbria is well-known for its natural beauty and is often referred to as The Adventure Capital of the UK.](https://phgcdn.com/images/uploads/MMEAC/overviewimages/Image_of_Lake_District_National_Park_near_Appleby_Castle_in_Cumbria_England_constructed_in_the_12th_century_opened_in_2017_and_a_member_of_Historic_Hotels_of_America_since_2023_Location.png)
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Explore the north country. Cumbria is well-known for its natural beauty and is often referred to as The Adventure Capital of the UK.
![Discover the ancient and medieval history of Appleby Castle and the surrounding estate, dating back to 1170.](https://phgcdn.com/images/uploads/MMEAC/overviewimages/Historical_drawing_of_Appleby_Castle_in_Cumbria_England_constructed_in_the_12th_century_opened_in_2017_and_a_member_of_Historic_Hotels_of_America_since_2023_Discover.png)
Discover
Discover the ancient and medieval history of Appleby Castle and the surrounding estate, dating back to 1170.
![Explore an interactive experience of the Norman occupation intertwined with the history of Appleby Castle at the Norman Center & Grounds.](https://phgcdn.com/images/uploads/MMEAC/overviewimages/Image_of_the_Norman_Centre_at_Appleby_Castle_in_Cumbria_England_constructed_in_the_12th_century_opened_in_2017_and_a_member_of_Historic_Hotels_of_America_since_2023_Explore.png)
Explore
Explore an interactive experience of the Norman occupation intertwined with the history of Appleby Castle at the Norman Center & Grounds.
![Experience the area on two wheels—take the North Pennine and Sea-to-Sea (or C2C) cycle routes or several of the routes on the National Cycle Network.](https://phgcdn.com/images/uploads/MMEAC/overviewimages/Image_of_the_Yew_Tree_Walk_at_Appleby_Castle_in_Cumbria_England_constructed_in_the_12th_century_opened_in_2017_and_a_member_of_Historic_Hotels_of_America_since_2023_Experience.png)
Experience
Experience the area on two wheels—take the North Pennine and Sea-to-Sea (or C2C) cycle routes or several of the routes on the National Cycle Network.
![Taste the Sticky Toffee Pudding, an English dessert invented in the local area of Cumbria and served in the Castle’s restaurant.](https://phgcdn.com/images/uploads/MMEAC/overviewimages/Image_of_a_sticky_toffee_pudding_Appleby_Castle_in_Cumbria_England_constructed_in_the_12th_century_opened_in_2017_and_a_member_of_Historic_Hotels_of_America_since_2023_Taste.png)