Conisbrough Castle is thought to have been built in the year 1070 for Earl William, the son-in-law of William the Conqueror, who became King William 1. Earl William had supported his father-in-law during the battle of 1066 and it is said that Conisbrough Castle was therefore given to him as a gift. Steeped in history, the Castle was used as the setting for Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. The majority of the Castle today is little more than ruins, but the Keep is still very well preserved. This Keep was restored in 1994 when a new wooden roof was installed and two new floors were built. Conisbrough Castle is managed by the Ivanhoe Trust on behalf of English Heritage and Doncaster Metropolitan Council. Conisbrough Castle is open daily throughout the year. From October through to March it is open from 10am until 4pm and from April through to September it is open from 10am until 5pm. Admission charges are: Adults - £4.00 (6 Euros) Children - £2.15 (4.5 Euros) Concessions - £2.75 (4 Euros) Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) - £10.00 Children under 6 and English Heritage members - Free
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