Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, family days out, falconry and weddings

The castle will be open daily from 12th to 25th February, then weekends only from 26th February until 29th March when we will open every day (except for wedding dates specified below) until 2nd November.

Bolton Castle in Wensleydale provides a huge range of exciting things to do in Yorkshire. From family days out to educational trips and historic tours you will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring the castle to life and make for a truly memorable trip.

Bolton Castle is one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles; originally built as one of the finest and most luxurious homes in the land, the castle bears the scars of over 600 years of fascinating history. The castle is still in the private ownership of Lord Bolton, the direct descendant of the castle’s original owner Sir Richard le Scrope

Daily Events

10.00	Castle opens
11.30	Bird of Prey Display (Garden) There will be no Falconry displays in February or March.
13.45	Archery Demonstration and children can have a go! (Courtyard)
15.00	Bird of Prey Display (Garden)
16.00	Wild Boar Feeding (Boar Park)
16.30	Last Admission
17.00	Castle Closes
Throughout the day we also have:
Trails, Childrens’ Costumes, Caligraphy, Medieval Games and Traditional Crafts
* In poor weather conditions the falcons may not be able to fly.

Upcoming events

Bird of Prey Photography Day Sunday 6th May June 5, 2018 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Curlew Festival 8th – 10th June June 8, 2018 9:00 am - June 10, 2018 5:00 pm
Living History’s Medieval weekend 16th & 17th June June 16, 2018 9:00 am - June 17, 2018 5:00 pm
Fathers Day Yorkshire Roast 17th June June 17, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
15c re-enactment event Sunday 1st July June 30, 2018 10:00 am - July 15, 2018 5:00 pm

Opening Times & Admission Charges

Opening Times

The castle will be open daily from 12th to 25th February, then weekends only from 26th February until 29th March when we will open every day (except for wedding dates specified below) until 2nd November.

Castle will be closed on the following days due to Weddings:

11th & 18th & 26th May

23rd June

7th & 14th July

Admission Charges – Castle, Gardens and Grounds:

From 1st April – 28th October

£9 Adults
£7.50 concessions
£35 Family ticket.

Gardens only –

Adults £4.50
Concessions £3.50
Family ticket £15.00

Click here for tickets

Group Visits:

We offer a discounted rate on admission for groups of 15 people or more as well as an exciting range of group packages and guided tours.

Guided Tours:

Fascinating guided tours available for groups of 15 or more when booked in advance. Group discount applies. Tours additional £2 per person.

No Dogs:

Please note dogs are not allowed in the Castle and due to the falconry experience we cannot allow dogs in the gardens as they can frighten the birds.

Access:

Please be aware that the castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is not easily accessible for those with reduced mobility as spiral stairs and uneven surfaces exist throughout the building.

Please click here to download our full access statement.

Falconry:

Please be aware that in poor weather conditions the birds may be weathered inside and the falcons may be unable to fly. There will be no Falconry displays in February or March.