Name: Bolton Castle
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Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET, UK

1-99 Years

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Bolton Castle is a well-preserved 14th-century medieval castle in North Yorkshire, built by Sir Richard le Scrope as both a fortified residence and a family home, and still owned by his descendants.

It features defensive elements like towers and machicolations, and about a third of its rooms are intact, offering insight into the past. The castle is open to the public, offering historical tours, falconry displays, archery, medieval games, and restored gardens with a maze and a vineyard.

Price starts from £15pp for Adults, £12.50pp for Child & £60 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

The Garden: The reinstatement of the gardens followed an archaeological survey in 1994. The medieval period is an interesting one from a horticultural point of view as the range of plants is quite different from today, although the variety of plants is more extensive than might be expected.
Full Day Castle Experience: Join our experienced Falconer and spend a fascinating and informative morning learning about, looking after and flying a variety of beautiful birds of prey. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of falconry and will include plenty of time handling and flying the birds. From Mid July this experience can include a short Hawk Walk (so please wear suitable footwear.) Minimum age 10 years old.
Owl Experience: Handle and fly a selection of Owls here at the Castle under the supervision of our staff. At the end of your hour-long experience you can choose an owl for a special photo opportunity. A delightful experience giving you the chance to get close to these beautiful birds.

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4th & 5th October Lord Scropes Living History Medieval Weekend: October 5, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Come visit Lord Scrope’s household and learn about the turbulent time of the Wars of the Roses. It is the year 1461 after the battle of Towton, the biggest and bloodiest clash on English soil resulting in victory for the Yorkists. After recovering from wounds sustained in the battle, Lord Scrope has gone north to assist in besieging the last Lancastrian outposts of Alnwick and Bamburugh.
October 11th & 12th Living History Medieval Agincourt Weekend: On the 25th October 1415, Lord Richard Scrope, with a contingent of men-at-arms and archers from Bolton Castle stood in a wet, muddy field with the rest of the English army, numbering about 8,000 men, looking up a slope towards a numerically superior French army camped near to Azincourt in northern France. The English were contemplating defeat, and for the majority of the soldiers, the archers, that would almost certainly mean death.

For more information please visit: https://boltoncastle.co.uk/events-calendar-2/

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Price Details

Castle, Gardens and Grounds: £15 for Adults, £12.50 for Child & £60 for Family.
Gardens Only: £6 for Adults, £50 for Child & £25 for Family.
Full Day Castle Experience: £140.00.
Half Day Falconry Experience: £70.00 – £90.00.
Owl Experience: £60.00.

Pricing URL: https://boltoncastle.co.uk/what-to-do-yorkshire/admission-charges/