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

15c re-enactment event Sunday 1st July June 30, 2018 10:00 am - July 1, 2018 5:00 pm
Castle closed for a wedding today July 14, 2018 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Paranormal evening 21st July July 21, 2018 8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Sir John Saville’s Household Sat 30th – Sun 31st July at Bolton Castle July 30, 2018 10:00 am - July 31, 2018 5:00 pm
THE MEDIEVAL TAVERN August 2nd August 2, 2018 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Opening Times & Admission Charges

Opening Times

Open Daily until Friday 2nd November (except for wedding dates specified below)

Saturday 5th May

Friday 11th May

Friday 18th May

Saturday 26th May

Saturday 23rd June

Saturday 14th July

Saturday 22nd September

Admission Charges – Castle, Gardens and Grounds:

From 1st April –2 Nov

£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.