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Anne Boleyn

We were delighted to play a part in the recent and brilliant psychological thriller ‘Anne Boleyn’. Broadcast on Channel 5 to much acclaim across three nights in early June, we held our breath as actress Jodie Turner-Smith played Henry VIII’s infamous second wife – with the story based on the last six months of her life leading up to her untimely death.  Gripping stuff.  Created... Continue reading
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Bolton Caste is a 2020 Travellers’ Choice Winner

We’re in the top 10% of attractions worldwide! Bolton Castle has just been awarded a Travellers Choice 2020 award by TripAdvisor. We are now part of an exclusive group of the top 10% of attractions! Continue reading
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We’re a Finalist in the White Rose Awards!

Bolton Castle Announces Exciting News Bolton Castle has been included as a finalist in the UK’s premier tourism awards, the White Rose Awards 2020.  Shortlisted in the Small Visitor Attraction category, Bolton Castle is up against stiff opposition but the team remain optimistic for the winner’s announcement in the autumn. Tom Orde-Powlett, whose family own Bolton Castle and who is a direct descendant of Sir... Continue reading
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Bolton Castle will be re-opening on Saturday 11th July.  

Bolton Castle will be re-opening on Saturday 11th July.   Mindful of the government guidelines, we have made some changes to our visitor admission and flow around the castle to ensure our visitors can self-distance as much as possible during their time here.  Please use the sanitiser as provided and check our new signage throughout your visit.   Entry will no longer be routed through... Continue reading
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Bolton Castle Closed due to Coronavirus

Due to the current Coronavirus situation, the Bolton Castle team have taken the decision, for the safety of our customers, to temporarily close until further notice. Please follow us on social media and the website and newsletters  for updates as they occur. We at Bolton Castle will welcome you back soon. Continue reading
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Easter Holiday – Trails and egg painting at Bolton Castle!!!

Easter trails for all the family to enjoy. Included in admission charge. Over the Easter weekend (9th – 13th April) there will be egg painting using hard boiled eggs from when we open at 10am. There will be egg rolling competitions in the garden at 2.15pm each day and the winners will receive a prize. There are Easter trails to be enjoyed – can you... Continue reading
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Bolton Castle featured in the March/April issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding

Bolton Castle has been featured in the March/April issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding! Follow Your Yorkshire Wedding on social media Twitter - @CountyWeddings and @CWM_YYW Instagram - @cwm_wedding Facebook - @CountyWeddingMagazines @YourYorkshireWedding Continue reading
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Due to the snow, the castle is closed today – Monday 24th February 2020

Due to to adverse weather conditions today, Monday 24th February 2020 the  castle is closed. Continue reading
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16th February 2020 – castle closed due to weather

Due to to adverse weather conditions today, Sunday 16th February 2020 the  castle is closed. Continue reading
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Halloween Events October 2019 a real success!

Our events for Halloween this year were a huge success, with packed out days and nights and some great feedback Halloween Tour This was Fab went on a Halloween tour after dinner.. We had Chicken curry with rice veg samsosa, nan bread with popadoms followed by apple pie and custard with mulled wine, it was a set menu for the night it was fantastic couldn’t... Continue reading
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Falconry Experiences at Bolton Castle

Half Day Falconry Experience Join our experienced Falconer and spend an incredible morning learning about, looking after and flying these beautiful birds.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of falconry and will include plenty of time handling and flying the birds.Timings from 9am – approx 12 noon. On arrival, tea /coffee / soft drink. Lunch at Castle. Package £70 (one person per day) and... Continue reading
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Piers and Lily’s wedding at Bolton Castle 13th July 2019

The day was absolutely amazing and everything went perfectly and exceeded our expectations. The ceremony was lovely and intimate as we had all our closest friends and family there to see us say our vows. The guests were in awe of the amazing castle and took the opportunity to explore the grounds with a canopy and a pimms after the ceremony. The speeches were all... Continue reading
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Mary Queen of Scots

This month in 1568 Mary Queen of Scots was moved from Carlisle Castle to Bolton Castle – where she was treated as an honoured guest.  We love Carlisle Castle but our castle was luxurious in comparison thanks to Henry, 9th Lord Scope of Bolton – read more here. Continue reading
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Dalesbus

Did you know that we’ve teamed up with @DalesBus? Enjoy discounted entry to the castle on provision of a valid bus ticket on Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays with the DalesBus service 857 visit www.dalesbus.org for info – see you then – toot toot! Continue reading
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Mary Queen of Scots’ imprisonment re-enacted at Bolton Castle: In The Press

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17648121.mary-queen-of-scots-imprisonment-re-enacted-at-bolton-castle/ An actress had the privilege of re-enacting the historic events of the 16th century at Bolton Castle near Leyburn in North Yorkshire. Hannah Glowala played the role of Mary Queen of Scots as part of a series of re-enactments at the site in Wensleydale. As part of the ‘Tudor Weekend’ on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, Ms Glowala portrayed what life was... Continue reading
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Halloween events

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 Great Chamber. There will also be optional additional tours of the... Continue reading
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Bolton Castle on BBC Yorkshire Dales programme !

We were on the Yorkshire Dales BBC series last night, our piece is on at 22.27 where you can see Tom Orde-Powlett showing Paul Rose around the castle! Continue reading
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Why not buy a Bolton Castle Falconry Experience as a Christmas present?

Searching for the ideal present for someone? Something a little different? Why not buy them a Bolton Castle Falconry 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... Continue reading

What our visitors say about the castle

YorTours – Breathe in Yorkshire
Another brilliant experience on Friday with my pre booked 2 clients from Ohio
Birds of prey on arrival for 3pm falconry display; followed by castle and boars feeding - whilst I had time to feed in your cafe too
Just brilliant - thanks and we always get a genuine warm welcome from all you staff and the ladies in the cafe too !
Warmest regards,
Nick
Visitor March 2025
The visit was very informative and reached back 300 years to show what lives people experienced . The  catering was excellent and varied. Hope to return one day
Emma Benny
To Bolton Castle staff,
My father and I visited Bolton Castle today (Friday 21st July) and I wanted to express our gratitude for the wonderful experience we had. The Castle staff were all so friendly and welcoming.
I was most impressed with the Lad who facilitated the Falconry and Archery. His knowledge on the birds was phenomenal and his presence and confidence during his time showing the birds was wonderful to watch, we were really impressed.
We really appreciated his time spent answering questions and chatting with us and the other Castle guests.
Thank you so much for a great experience.
Visitor March 2025
Well worth a visit Impromptu visit to the castle on our weekend van trip. The castle is easy to find with a good sized car park. The castle is full of history and information for each area telling you stories of the past! The cafe was really nice but the best thing for us was the falconry show at 3pm hosted by Kelly who was absolutely fantastic, enthusiastic and informative!
Dom Bristow

I rarely write emails like this but feel compelled to in this instance. We visited the castle on 29th July, on a weekend when there were a number of volunteers demonstrating and talking about life in a Tudor household. It was absolutely brilliant. The patience of each person to talk us through different aspects of life and the amount of passion they had for the history was astonishing. The few hours we spent there was fantastic and we really want to come back.

I think it was Keith in the kitchen that mentioned they do this on four weekends a year, two for the Tudors and two for another period. Would it be possible to find out when they will be at the castle again?

Keep up the good work and please pass on our praise to the volunteers.

Download the Bolton Castle app

Download our new audio App from Apple's App Store or Google Play Store and hear the stories of the castle brought alive. Our easy to navigate App is a fun way to find out about our turbulent history, our castle incumbents and their way of life through the ages. There's an audio tour for each room of the castle, so you can dip in and out as much as you wish, with voices from our Living History team who know and love the castle. Find out about Mary Queen of Scots' captivity, how Lord Scrope's army prepared for war, and how the servants made sure life included some luxuries as well as day to day chores to keep this home functioning, amongst other sneak peeks on life in a castle. It's time to immerse yourself in our history and find out more than you ever thought you needed to know!  Free with entry, the audio App lets you unlock the stories behind the castle walls.

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