Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle We can also offer a state of the art Audio- Visual tour to give you an even greater insight into Castle life between the 14th and 17th Centuries.
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🏰 Medieval castle, nr Leyburn, in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales.

👑 600 years of history
🍰 Tea room
🧺 Gift Shop
🌿 Gardens
🦅 Falconry
🐗 Wild Boars
🏹 Archery
🎟️ Events
💍 Weddings

Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm. Bolton is one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, situated in the heart of Wensleydale with stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Completed in 1399 by Richar

d le Scrope, Chancellor of England to Richard II, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of fascinating history including involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment and a six month siege during the Civil War. As well as the new Falconry Experience, Wild Boar Park, Medieval Archery Demonstrations and Bee Keeping display, which were introduced in 2011, we now have our own flock of Wensleydale and other local rare breed sheep. Enjoy the ultimate medieval experience in the historic heart of Wensleydale.
• Spectacular falconry displays
• Archery demonstrations
• Wild Boar Park
• Medieval nursery, childrens’ costumes, trails, and activity packs
• Beautiful gardens, maze and bee hives
• Tea room serving delicious homemade and locally sourced foods
• Group tours and packages

We offer vouchers for full or half day falconry experiences 🦅, a perfect gift for .🦉This is a fantastic opportunity to ...
16/06/2026

We offer vouchers for full or half day falconry experiences 🦅, a perfect gift for .

🦉This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of falconry and will include plenty of time handling and flying the birds.

Book online: https://boltoncastle.co.uk/attractions/falconry/
or
Call: 01969 623 981

Living History Weekend 🎟Sat 13th & Sun 14th JuneBolton Castle was held for 3 years in support of King Charles in what is...
13/06/2026

Living History Weekend 🎟

Sat 13th & Sun 14th June

Bolton Castle was held for 3 years in support of King Charles in what is known as the English Civil Wars, but more accurately, the Wars of the Three Kingdoms 👑

Find out more about the reasons the people of the British Isles went to war against themselves.

🎟 Our intrepid re-enactors have created a series of bespoke evening tours bringing alive the story of the building and i...
12/06/2026

🎟 Our intrepid re-enactors have created a series of bespoke evening tours bringing alive the story of the building and its people as the sun goes down - starting tomorrow evening 6pm.

🏰Evening Castle Tour Dates: 13th June, 18th July, 4th September, 9th October

We are closed to the public for a wedding today Friday 12th June – open again tomorrow at 10am 🏰
12/06/2026

We are closed to the public for a wedding today Friday 12th June – open again tomorrow at 10am 🏰

Explore the castle map - whilst the castle and grounds aren’t vast, this colourful map will help let you know what to ex...
09/06/2026

Explore the castle map - whilst the castle and grounds aren’t vast, this colourful map will help let you know what to expect when you visit, and how to get to the next area to enjoy your day at its best 🏰

In all her glory 👸- our Rosa Hugonis is in full flower.First introduced to the public in 1899, part of our gardens since...
08/06/2026

In all her glory 👸- our Rosa Hugonis is in full flower.

First introduced to the public in 1899, part of our gardens since 1994 🌹

We're hosting a wedding today - open to visitors again tomorrow from 10am 🏰
06/06/2026

We're hosting a wedding today - open to visitors again tomorrow from 10am 🏰

Evening Castle Tour 🎟🏰Saturday 13th June, 6-8pm, £10 per person.Fancy experiencing the castle after hours? A chance to f...
03/06/2026

Evening Castle Tour 🎟🏰

Saturday 13th June, 6-8pm, £10 per person.

Fancy experiencing the castle after hours? A chance to feel the cool of the stone and soak up the history as the castle rests for the evening? Our intrepid re-enactors have created bespoke evening tours bringing alive the story of the building and its people as the sun goes down.

Created for just 20 guests for each evening, the tour lasts around an hour with time afterwards to wander around by yourself ahead of meeting for a drink around a fire.

This event will also run on:
Sat 18th July
Fri 4th September
Fri 9th October

Book tickets online: https://boltoncastle.co.uk/events/evening-castle-tour/

🌿 Conservation and Nature Recovery on The Bolton Estate 🌿💡Did you know? From heather moorland and ancient woodlands to w...
02/06/2026

🌿 Conservation and Nature Recovery on The Bolton Estate 🌿

💡Did you know? From heather moorland and ancient woodlands to wildflower meadows, wetlands and the River Ure, The Bolton Estate is home to a rich diversity of habitats and wildlife.

Thanks to generations of careful stewardship, around 65% of the Estate is actively managed for nature. Protecting and enhancing biodiversity remains central to our vision for the future. 🌱

You can find out more on the Conservation page of our website.

EVENT WEEKEND 🎟Lord Scrope's Living History WeekendCome and see the 🌹Tudor household of Bolton Castle as they go about t...
30/05/2026

EVENT WEEKEND 🎟

Lord Scrope's Living History Weekend

Come and see the 🌹Tudor household of Bolton Castle as they go about their everyday tasks. Visit the busy kitchens and armoury whilst upstairs more genteel pastimes are enjoyed.

Included in usual admission prices - save time and buy online: boltoncastle.co.uk/events

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Nr Leyburn
Leyburn
DL84ET

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