THE NORMAN CENTRE

An interactive experience explains the Norman occupation intertwined with the history of Appleby Castle. Visitors, families and schools can explore The Norman Centre’s four floors while enjoying an immersive audio experience and follow an interactive family trail.

The museum will inform about the Keep’s Norman heritage and the Castle’s history dating back to Roman times. The museum features timelines, historical display boards, manikins and artefacts including limited edition reproductions of the Domesday Books.

BINAURAL AUDIO TRAIL

Explore the Keep with our immersive audio trail narrated by our very own ghost, Caesar.

Produced by award-winning creatives from the film industry, the trail is a family friendly guide to the history of the keep and its inhabitants over the last 900 years.

If you listen well you may even get to meet your ghostly guide!

BEFORE YOU VISIT

The audio trail requires the use of headphones and a mobile phone or tablet device.

Tips:

• Download the App to your mobile / tablet before you visit (links below).

• Make sure your mobile / tablet is fully charged.

• Bring your own headphones.

Note: Handsets and headphones are available for those without a mobile or tablet.

PANORAMIC VIEWS

There is a spectacular 360° view from the 4th floor roof with Cumbria on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other. Photographs can be taken on the roof top.

Note: Because this is a grade 1 listed building there are no wheelchair or pram access.