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September 19, 2020 10:00 am – September 20, 2020 5:00 pm Included in admission charge.

July 25, 2020 10:00 am – July 26, 2020 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…

June 27, 2020 10:00 am – June 28, 2020 5:00 pm Come and meet the Tudor household of Lord Scrope. Find out about their daily lives and some of the great changes that affected them; join in with some of their activities and see how well you would have fared as a Tudor. Learn more about one of the most famous of the castle’s guests,…

April 25, 2020 10:00 am – April 26, 2020 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…

July 28, 2020 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem comes to Bolton Castle this July! Tickets are £12 for adults and £8 for children. BOOK ONLINE HERE London based Quantum Theatre tours nationally with imaginative and highly engaging new productions of classic texts and Shakespeare plays adapted and directed by the Artistic Director, Michael Whitmore, who’s flowing,…

July 23, 2020 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm ‘The execution of Mary Queen of the Scots on the 8th February 1587 shocked Europe to the core and gave rise to an often maligned Queen but an instantly recognisable figure, adored by many to this day. Jane Collier of the Marie Stuart Society and reenactor with Discover Buxton, will give you an intimate view of this…

August 27, 2020 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm An evening of Medieval music within the walls of the castle. Join the minstrels for an evening of music, entertainment and general roistering in the medieval tavern at Bolton Castle. Fires and candles lit, pottage cooking, ales and wines at the bar. Ticket includes a pottage supper.

August 13, 2020 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm An evening of Medieval music within the walls of the castle. Join the minstrels for an evening of music, entertainment and general roistering in the medieval tavern at Bolton Castle. Fires and candles lit, pottage cooking, ales and wines at the bar. Ticket includes a pottage supper.

September 11, 2020 10:00 am – September 13, 2020 5:00 pm Medieval Music in the Dales is England’s festival of medieval music. Totally unique in the UK, it’s a glorious weekend dedicated solely to enjoying medieval music. The setting is absolutely stunning – glorious Bolton Castle, built in 1399 by the noble Scrope family and still in the ownership of their descendants to this day. Concerts and…

October 24, 2020 10:00 am – October 31, 2020 5:00 pm Bolton Castle Halloween Special. Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Bolton Castle. There are a range of experiences suitable for the whole family. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; the creepy witches, the rats and bats, the headless man, and the pumpkins. There are many opportunities…

September 27, 2019 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Race Day Info Race HQ Race HQ is Bolton Castle, nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET There is an impressive Tea Room at Bolton Castle for spectators. If entering or leaving Bolton Castle after 11am, please use the road from the east via East Lane and Hargill Lane from Redmire. This reduces the amount of traffic on…

October 3, 2020 10:00 am – October 4, 2020 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. Thomas,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…

August 22, 2020 10:00 am – August 23, 2020 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. Thomas,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…

September 20, 2020 11:00 am – 2:30 pm See our exhibitors to for ideas for your special day. Free admission includes a glass of prosecco, canapes and a goodie bag.

June 21, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday lunch special with a free beer Pre booking recommended Ticket Type Price Cart Fathers Day 21st June 2020 £11.00 Add to basket

June 20, 2020 10:00 am – June 21, 2020 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…

June 14, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Further details to follow

June 13, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Further details to follow

June 12, 2020 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Further details to follow

May 16, 2020 10:00 am – May 17, 2020 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. Thomas,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…

April 3, 2020 10:00 am – April 18, 2020 5:00 pm Easter trails for all the family to enjoy. Included in admission charge. There are Easter trails to be enjoyed – can you find the Dragon Egg? No additional charges for people to enjoy these, they are included in the usual admission charges.

March 29, 2020 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Event cancelled due the the coronavirus situation

February 15, 2020 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Times – 7.30pm to 9.30pm Come and enjoy two hours of stargazing with the help of our experienced astronomers.Get an insight of how to navigate the constellations and see incredibly distant objects through large telescopes and gain a greater appreciation of the dark skies. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a hot drink to help keep…

October 31, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Bolton Castle Halloween Special. Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Bolton Castle. There are a range of experiences suitable for the whole family. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; the creepy witches, the rats and bats, the headless man, and the pumpkins. There are many opportunities to be involved….

October 30, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Bolton Castle Halloween Special. Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Bolton Castle. There are a range of experiences suitable for the whole family. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; the creepy witches, the rats and bats, the headless man, and the pumpkins. There are many opportunities to be involved….

October 29, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Bolton Castle Halloween Special. Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Bolton Castle. There are a range of experiences suitable for the whole family. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; the creepy witches, the rats and bats, the headless man, and the pumpkins. There are many opportunities to be involved….

October 27, 2019 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm Bolton Castle Halloween Special. Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Bolton Castle. There are a range of experiences suitable for the whole family. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; the creepy witches, the rats and bats, the headless man, and the pumpkins. There are many opportunities to be involved….

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…