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

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

Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition 👑From 6th March 2027 to 5th September 2027, Bolton Castle will host this immersive e...
27/05/2026

Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition 👑

From 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.

Please select your session time when booking
https://boltoncastle.co.uk/product/mary-queen-of-scots-the-exhibition/

Half Term fun continues with our Tudor historians at the castle today 🌹Join us for our usual daily activities, along wit...
25/05/2026

Half Term fun continues with our Tudor historians at the castle today 🌹

Join us for our usual daily activities, along with our gardens, tearoom and shop 🍰

11.30 Bird of Prey Display (Garden)
13.45 Archery Demonstration (Castle Courtyard)
15.00 Bird of Prey Display (Garden)
16.00 Wild Boar Feeding (Boar Park)
16.15 Last Admission

Bank hol ready and it’s going to be a HOT one ☀️
22/05/2026

Bank hol ready and it’s going to be a HOT one ☀️

🎟 Experience life in Bolton Castle in Tudor England this bank holiday weekend🌹Sat 23rd MaySun 24th MayMon 25th May👑Meet ...
22/05/2026

🎟 Experience life in Bolton Castle in Tudor England this bank holiday weekend🌹

Sat 23rd May
Sun 24th May
Mon 25th May

👑Meet our historians and find out what life was like at Bolton Castle in Tudor England.

🏹Items not usually seen daily, including armour to try on, will be on display.

🏰A guided tour will take place each day at 12.15pm starting in the castle courtyard.

All included in our usual admission prices.

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Nr Leyburn
Leyburn
DL84ET

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