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August 22, 2020 10:00 am – August 23, 2020 5:00 pm Included in admission charge.

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

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, 2020 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…

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.

August 15, 2020 10:00 am – August 16, 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…

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…

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…