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

The castle is currently closed for the winter (except for wedding dates specified below) We will open for February half term, from 23rd Feb until 3rd March*, then weekends until 1st April, when we will open daily.

*limited opening in Feb and March with no falconry displays or wild boar feeding

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)
16.15	Last Admission
17.00	Castle Closes
Throughout the day we also have:
Trails, Childrens’ Costumes, Calligraphy, Medieval Games and Traditional Crafts
* In poor weather conditions the falcons may not be able to fly.

Upcoming events

DARK SKIES – KNIGHT UNDER THE STARS with Neill Sanders February 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Castle closed for a wedding March 2, 2019 12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea March 31, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Civil war weekend April 13, 2019 10:00 am - April 14, 2019 5:00 pm
Civil war weekend April 27, 2019 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 5:00 pm

Opening Times & Admission Charges

Opening Times

The castle is currently closed for the winter (except for wedding dates specified below) We will open for February half term, from 23rd Feb until 3rd March, then weekends until 1st April, when we will open daily (except for wedding dates specified below)

March 2nd
May 18th
June 1st, 15th, 22nd
July 6th, 13th
September 14th, 21st, 28th
October 4th, 12th, 19th
November 2nd, 9th, 23rd
December 14th

Admission Charges – Castle, Gardens and Grounds:

From 1st April –2 Nov

Adults £9
Concessions £7.50
Family ticket £35

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.