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October 31, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dates – Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October (excluding Monday 28th) Daytime from the 20th October to 31st October: Come and enjoy a medieval themed evening at 6pm and find out about the ghosts of Bolton Castle. The evening includes a two course Medieval themed banquet of curry and fruit pie and a drink of mulled wine.in the…

October 30, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dates – Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October (excluding Monday 28th) Daytime from the 20th October to 31st October: Come and enjoy a medieval themed evening at 6pm and find out about the ghosts of Bolton Castle. The evening includes a two course Medieval themed banquet of curry and fruit pie and a drink of mulled wine.in the…

October 29, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dates – Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October (excluding Monday 28th) Daytime from the 20th October to 31st October: Come and enjoy a medieval themed evening at 6pm and find out about the ghosts of Bolton Castle. The evening includes a two course Medieval themed banquet of curry and fruit pie and a drink of mulled wine.in the…

October 27, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dates – Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October (excluding Monday 28th) Daytime from the 20th October to 31st October: Come and enjoy a medieval themed evening at 6pm and find out about the ghosts of Bolton Castle. The evening includes a two course Medieval themed banquet of curry and fruit pie and a drink of mulled wine.in the…

October 26, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dates – Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October (excluding Monday 28th) Daytime from the 20th October to 31st October: Come and enjoy a medieval themed evening at 6pm and find out about the ghosts of Bolton Castle. The evening includes a two course Medieval themed banquet of curry and fruit pie and a drink of mulled wine.in the…

September 3, 2019 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

June 30, 2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Come join Sir John Savile and his retinue as they visit Bolton Castle and see the everyday workings of the household during a visit from the sheriff of Yorkshire. Timetable: 1000   Event opens Sat / Sun church service daily mass 1100   court hearing / roleplay 1130   Inspection of archers (firepower) 1200   lunch 1400   mummers style play 1500   preparing for war / roleplay 1530  Bill…

June 29, 2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Come join Sir John Savile and his retinue as they visit Bolton Castle and see the everyday workings of the household during a visit from the sheriff of Yorkshire. Timetable: 1000   Event opens Sat / Sun church service daily mass 1100   court hearing / roleplay 1130   Inspection of archers (firepower) 1200   lunch 1400   mummers style play 1500   preparing for war / roleplay 1530  Bill…

March 24, 2019 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Wedding Fair at Bolton Castle. Find out about our amazing venue for your wedding and the packages we offer. 11 – 3pm Free entry Includes a glass of Prosecco, Canapes and goodie bag.

April 27, 2019 10:00 am – April 28, 2019 5:00 pm Meet the men from the castle’s garrison during the English Civil war. Find out about their lives, their arms and equipment and why they were fighting for the king. Whose side would you have been on? For the majority of 1645, Bolton Castle, held by Lord Scrope for King Charles 1, was put under…

February 23, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dark skies, A knight under the stars at Bolton Castle, greeted with mulled wine to warm you up on a winters night, as the evening progresses your taste buds will be tingling with cosmic canapes prepared by Fairhursts Catering We’ll have telescopes and binoculars at the ready to take you on an amazing tour of the heavens…

October 31, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink and 2 course meal- curry, naan and sticky toffee pudding  by the log fire. Come and meet the medieval characters that have been…

October 30, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink and 2 course meal- curry, naan and sticky toffee pudding  by the log fire. Come and meet the medieval characters that have been…

October 29, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink and 2 course meal- curry, naan and sticky toffee pudding  by the log fire. Come and meet the medieval characters that have been…

October 28, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink and 2 course meal- curry, naan and sticky toffee pudding  by the log fire. Come and meet the medieval characters that have been…

October 27, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink and 2 course meal- curry, naan and sticky toffee pudding  by the log fire. Come and meet the medieval characters that have been…

April 12, 2018 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Come and meet a Royalist officer holding the castle for the king and learn about the castle’s role during the war, the causes of the Conflict, and the major battles that took place. The castle was under siege for 6 months during 1645, finally surrendering on November 5th 1645, having run out of food the garrison were allowed to leave…

April 11, 2018 10:30 am – 3:30 pm For boys and girls from 7 years and above who want to train to be a Knight of Bolton Castle. An appropriate uniform will be provided for your two hours training and will include: Learning courtly manners Serving at the table Dancing Trying on armour Handling weapons A spear drill Archery Choose from one of the training…

September 9, 2018 10:00 am – 4:00 pm A day of workshops, activities and performances for all the family, as part of the Medieval Music in the Dales festival. Highlights include: Reynard the Fox – epic comedy from the middle ages with Trouvere Medieval Minstrels. Masked mayhem as the animals of the forest come to the castle! Have-a-go at medieval music and dancing with master…

October 26, 2018 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm The evening event on the 26th is full and tickets selling fast for the other nights so book now to avoid disappointment!   Join us for a night of horror in Bolton Castle. Ghost stories by candle light, ghostly walks – dare you go to the dungeons?   £20 per person to include a themed Halloween welcome drink…

September 7, 2018 – September 9, 2018 12:00 am The UK’s only festival of medieval music. Bolton Castle comes to life with concerts, workshops, instrument makers, medieval crafts, and a great deal of informal music-making. A Castle full of Music! Please note – normal admission rates to Bolton Castle apply. You can also buy tickets and passes in advance for concerts, workshops and other events,…

June 8, 2018 9:00 am – June 10, 2018 5:00 pm The event aims to celebrate our strong local curlew population and raise awareness for their plight across the north of England and globally. All ages and levels of interest and experience are very welcome. Over 600 people visited the castle over the Curlew Festival weekend last year and were able to learn more about…

March 30, 2018 – April 15, 2018 12:00 am Throughout the 2 week Easter holidays we are running Easter Trails at Bolton Castle! The Easter Bunny has lost his carrots in the gardens while he has been delivering the eggs inside the Castle. Can you find all 11 carrots and collect each letter attached and unscramble them to make a well known Easter phrase. Each correct…

October 27, 2017 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm A night of horror in bolton castle, Ghost stories, walks in the dark the dungeons, Candle light and and log fire will help you find your way in to some of the castle most secret places. Dinner is included in the ticket menu will include Creepy chicken tikka curry Cob web vegetable curry Served with spider naan…

August 20, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel, and an English fleet has sailed to meet them. The castle garrison is on full alert although there is no news of how the battle is going. Have the invaders been defeated, or is a Spanish army already on its way to take the…

September 15, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm In 1461 a family feud over who had the right to be king, later to be known as The War of the Roses, had divided England. Lord Scrope, owner of Bolton Castle, supported Richard, Duke of York and later his son, Edward, against King Henry V1 of the House of Lancaster. He has joined Edward’s army somewhere…

September 14, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm In 1461 a family feud over who had the right to be king, later to be known as The War of the Roses, had divided England. Lord Scrope, owner of Bolton Castle, supported Richard, Duke of York and later his son, Edward, against King Henry V1 of the House of Lancaster. He has joined Edward’s army somewhere…

September 7, 2017 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Enjoy an unforgettable evening of feasting and entertainment in the Great Chamber of Bolton Castle. Music, merriment, roaring fires, and delicious food in a stunning setting. Tickets £48 Click here for full details and tickets: or ring 07931 357 618 or email medievalmusicinthedales@gmail.com

August 20, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel, and an English fleet has sailed to meet them. The castle garrison is on full alert although there is no news of how the battle is going. Have the invaders been defeated, or is a Spanish army already on its way to take the…

August 19, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel, and an English fleet has sailed to meet them. The castle garrison is on full alert although there is no news of how the battle is going. Have the invaders been defeated, or is a Spanish army already on its way to take the…

July 9, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Come and meet Lord Scrope’s medieval household. Spend a day with them, join in their daily lives and some of the challenges they faced, as well as their pleasures and hopes. Dress up, see how they cooked, ate and managed their lives upstairs and downstairs. Bolton Castle was regarded as the heights of luxury when it was…

July 8, 2017 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Come and meet Lord Scrope’s medieval household. Spend a day with them, join in their daily lives and some of the challenges they faced, as well as their pleasures and hopes. Dress up, see how they cooked, ate and managed their lives upstairs and downstairs. Bolton Castle was regarded as the heights of luxury when it was…