 
The castle was built by Ranulf, the 6th Earl of Chester in 1225, following his return from the crusades. It was seized by King Henry III in 1237, and remained in royal ownership until the 16th Century. During the English Civil War (1642-46) the castle was held in turn by Parliamentarians and Royalists, and played prominent role in the fighting in this part of Cheshire.
Opening times
Dates Opening Times Opening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed
Cost
Adult : £4.00
Children : £2.00
Concession : £3.00
English Heritage Members : Free - Join English Heritage
Other : Family ticket £9.00
Location
Cheshire - CW6 9TX
Located 11 miles SE of Chester on a minor road off A49 (OS Map 117; ref SJ 537593)Local
Tourist Information Chester 01244 412111
Train Access : Chester 10 miles
Cycle Routes : Find the site on the National Cycle Network
Telephone:01829 260464
The Main Entrance. Free parking is near by.
Ticket Office / Shop / Museum / Toilets.
A model of the castle in the museum.
There is a Civil War display in the Ticket Office museum.
The path to the castle is a steep climb.
The outer bailey.
The Inner bailey.
A ditch has been cut from the bed rock.
Not much is left of the castle. But there are spectacular views of Cheshire.
Inner Bailey gatehouse.
Castle remains.
The old well.
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