Wildlife:
The site contains a diverse mosaic of wildlife habitats and working with Natural England, Castle Hill is now a designated Local Nature Reserve.
There is a number of interpretation panels on footpaths on Castle Hill giving the visitor an insight to its history and wildlife.
History:
The history of human activity on the Castle Hill goes back over 4000 years. The site was developed as an iron age hill fort, surrounded by defensive ditches and ramparts. In the Middle Ages there was a castle on the hill, of which the well remains. The present tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897.
Perched on Castle Hill, Victoria Tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign. The corner-stone of the tower was laid on 25 June 1898 by Mr John Frechville Ramsden and was officially opened by the Earl of Scarborough on 24 June 1899. The walls of the tower are four feet thick at the bottom, tapering to two feet at the top. The tower was renovated in 1960 when the top seven feet were removed. It reaches the height of almost 997 feet above sea level. In November 2012 the lantern light on top of Victoria Tower was replaced due to the original light that had failed. The new LED light meets aviation regulations and uses the same energy as a 35W bulb.
Those aged 0-25 years with additional needs are now eligible for this offer. Please note, this is only applicable to those with additional needs. The original age eligibility of 0-19 years remains the same for looked-after children.
Free entry. How to Redeem: Present your Max Card on arrival. Terms and Conditions: • Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
