Name: Skipton Castle
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Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle, The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW, UK

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Skipton Castle At the top of Skipton's High Street stand the impressive towers of Skipton Castle. Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year.

Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.

Price starts from £12.40 for Adults, £8.30 for Children(5-17) and £40.40 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 Castle: Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England. Fully roofed and with an enchanting early Tudor courtyard the stout towers of the gatehouse only hint at the splendour which is revealed as the visitor enters the castle grounds. Facing the gatehouse there is a large tower, originally the watchtower - the most important feature of the castle's defences. To its left is the present entrance to the inner core of the stronghold.
3D Castle Plan: The Ancient Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Skipton Castle, Yorkshire. It may be impossible to date the foundation of the Chapel precisely but it is likely to be of 13th century origin, some years after the reign of King John and Magna Carta of 1215. It may well have been during the pontificate of Pope John XXI (1276-1320). That it was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist from earliest times is undoubted and is recorded in an existing Inquistion of 1315.
Activities for You to Do at Home: See how life would have been in the principal rooms of the castle over 500 years ago. Print your own colour pictures. Simply click on a picture or one of the links to view the larger printable version. Use the coloured pictures below as a guide to colouring the black and white pictures.
Skipton Castle's Conference Facilities: One of the best-preserved and most complete medieval castles in England, offering a memorable and impressive venue. Ideally suited for small to medium sized functions. Set in beautiful peaceful grounds above the bustling market town of Skipton. Open all year, except 23rd, 24th & 25th December.
Skipton Castle Woods: For nearly a thousand years Skipton Castle Woods provided fuel, building materials and food to the castle it surrounds. And the waterways that run through it gave power to local wool, corn and saw mills across two centuries.

Facilities

Parking: Can be booked online with your Castle booking or pay the attendant on arrival.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a short lead within the Castle. The only exceptions are the Tearoom & Shop. Please make sure you clean up if there are any accidents and please make sure they do not pee on the grass.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adults: £12.40
Children(5-17): £8.30
Children under 5: Free
Over 65s: £11.40
Family Ticket: £40.40 (2 adults and up to 3 children over 5)

Pricing URL: https://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/admission.asp

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Sunday: 10 am–5 pm.

Address: Skipton Castle, The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW, UK

Post Code: BD23 1AW

Council: North Yorkshire

County: North Yorkshire

By Car: Find by road here- From M1 (travelling north) M1, M62 west, M606 to Bradford, A650 to Keighley, A629 to Skipton. From M6 (travelling north) M65 to end, A56 to Skipton. From M6 (travelling south) A65 to Skipton.
By Train: East Coast Main Line London to Leeds. Frequent trains from Leeds to Skipton. There is also a direct service from Kings Cross, London to Skipton.
Parking: Can be booked online with your Castle booking or pay the attendant on arrival.