We’re delighted to confirm that our lovely country gardens, castle and tearoom, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, is open in line with current Government guidelines. We look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy our gardens, including our maze, vineyard and superb views across the glorious Wensleydale valley and our impressive medieval castle and shop which has lots of locally produced gifts and souvenirs. Our castle tearoom with quality freshly made cakes, quiches, sandwiches and other homemade food along with hot and cold beverages is open every day. The falconry displays will be taking place twice a day as well as our daily Wild Boar talk and feed at 4pm each day.     

We ask visitors to continue to wear masks, practice social distancing, complete the track and trace information and use our hand sanitisers until we are advised otherwise.  If at all possible, please book entry tickets ahead online.  We look forward to welcoming you back!

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.

If you are travelling to Bolton Castle via the  Wensleydale Railway, www.wensleydalerail.com the line ends approx. one mile from the Castle at Redmire and we are offering 20% off ticket price for their passengers.