I think one of the best things abot Pickering castle is looking up at it! Standing in the old market town and looking up to it it is a magnificent site.It is an earthwork castle and there is a lot of it.Kids love it and don't seem to mind the climb up and do a lot of exploring when they get there.There is a chapel with an exhibition in and there are kids activities. It does hold events too on occasions. One thing immediately apparent is how much care is taken of it and the good state it is in.Well worth a visit .as is Pickering