Eye Castle is one of the few surviving motte-and-bailey castles from the early Norman period.
Address: 35 Castle St, Eye, IP23 7AW
Opening Hours:
Daily from Easter until the end of October. During the winter months it is open on weekends only, subject to weather conditions. Opening Hours are 9am until 7pm or dusk, whichever is earlier. There is a list of keyholders by the gate.
Built shortly after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, the castle was sacked and largely destroyed in 1265 but was probably used as a defensive site for many centuries before that. Now, rather than dominating the surrounding area with military might, the castle offers a tranquil, fun and interesting place to visit.
There is no entry fee. Accessible through a gate in Castle Hill, off Castle Street. Parking is available in the town centre and toilets are available near the cross street car park.
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