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

Let us be your Bank Holiday Inspo 🏰A historical treasure trove where kids can literally see and feel what life would hav...
31/08/2026

Let us be your Bank Holiday Inspo 🏰

A historical treasure trove where kids can literally see and feel what life would have been like more than 600 years ago. Completed in 1399, we're amongst England’s best-preserved medieval castles and one of the most popular family attractions in the Yorkshire Dales.

Insider tip: there’s no need to worry about the weather with a family day out at Bolton Castle. If we happen to have another scorching heat wave, take shelter inside where the thick stone walls will keep you cool. And, for rainy days in the Yorkshire Dales, there are five floors to explore, so you won’t even notice drizzle.

Fantastic photo of our twice-daily falconry demonstration 🦉With thanks to for sharing the image.
29/08/2026

Fantastic photo of our twice-daily falconry demonstration 🦉

With thanks to for sharing the image.

Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition6th March 2027 to 5th September 2027, Bolton Castle will host this immersive experien...
27/08/2026

Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition

6th March 2027 to 5th September 2027, Bolton Castle will host this immersive experience telling the story of Mary Queen of Scots. Explore the tragic story of Mary Queen of Scots, told with a rare collection of priceless artefacts and images.

Mary Queen of Scots has captivated the imagination of people around the world for over 400 years, and continues to do so through cinema and television: preserving the legacy that is Mary Stuart. It tells the history of the iconic Scottish Queen, from her birthplace at Linlithgow, in 1542, to her tragic death at Fotheringhay Castle, in 1587.

Using museum grade glass cabinets, historical artefacts are sympathetically displayed with coloured graphics, creating an atmosphere that enthrals and educates on the success and tragedy of her short life.

Thank you for the great summary of what a visit here looks like Visit North Yorkshire 🏰
26/08/2026

Thank you for the great summary of what a visit here looks like Visit North Yorkshire 🏰

24/08/2026

We really are having the best summer!

Thank you so much to all our visitors so far. Thankfully there are plenty of days of the summer holidays left to come and enjoy our daily activities 🏹

Saturday 22nd August - we're CLOSED today for a wedding 💞Open tomorrow as usual from 10am 🏰
22/08/2026

Saturday 22nd August - we're CLOSED today for a wedding 💞

Open tomorrow as usual from 10am 🏰

TONIGHT!The HandleBards are bringing Macbeth to Bolton Castle on Wednesday 20th August at 6.30pm 🎭This is an outdoor pro...
20/08/2026

TONIGHT!

The HandleBards are bringing Macbeth to Bolton Castle on Wednesday 20th August at 6.30pm 🎭

This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, dress for the weather.

Tickets: www.handlebards.com

The Knight's School (age 7+) 🏹Proving to be the perfect summer holiday activity for budding knights - a three hour exper...
18/08/2026

The Knight's School (age 7+) 🏹
Proving to be the perfect summer holiday activity for budding knights - a three hour experience with two remaining dates: Wed 19th & Wed 26th August.

Be prepared to face life 15th & 16th century Bolton Castle 🏰
-Handle real weapons and put on armour
-Use a longbow
-Practise drill and marching
-Learn to joust on our specially constructed horse
-Train to use a sword
-Age 7+
Maximum 10 children each session. £27.50 per child. Must be accompanied by at least 1 paying adult.

15/08/2026

It’s 1588 at Bolton Castle today - the Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel and the beacons lit. 🔥

Join us today and tomorrow as the household prepare to meet the invaders should they land.

Join us this Saturday & Sunday for Lord Scrope's Weekend 🌹The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada ⚓ has been sighted in the...
15/08/2026

Join us this Saturday & Sunday for Lord Scrope's Weekend 🌹

The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada ⚓ has been sighted in the channel and the beacons lit. Come and visit Lord Scrope’s Tudor household and learn about this turbulent time as they prepare to meet the invaders should they land.

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Nr Leyburn
Leyburn
DL84ET

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