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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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An Evening of Ghostly Tales at Bolton Castle Saturday 26 October to Thursday 31 October 2019

An Evening of Ghostly Tales at Bolton Castle Saturday 26 October to Thursday 31 October 2019 Interested to know more about what goes bump in the night at Bolton Castle and the tales behind such goings-on? If you’d like your Halloween heightened with stories of ghosts and ghouls in the perfect setting for an evening of fun and frights, then our Medieval themed evening at... Continue reading
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Bolton Castle Included in 15 of the best places to visit in Yorkshire

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk Thank you @yorkshirepost for including us in today’s #Yorkshire‘s 15 Top Ten Places to Visit! We’re in illustrious company @YSPsculpture @WhitbyAbbey @JorvikViking @railwaymuseum among other superb #visitorattractions. Visit us all so we can show you why we’re on the list! ‘God’s Country’ has a multitude of heritage sights, renowned museums and galleries, crumbling castles and some stunning natural wonders. From gothic York Minster to... 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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New wild boar piglets at Bolton Castle

We have a new litter of wild boar piglets at Bolton Castle. 9 piglets were born 2 weeks ago. Come and see our lovely baby wild boar when we re-open in April and have a great day out at Bolton 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

Download the Bolton Castle app

Download the Bolton Castle app from Apple's App Store or Google Play Store and explore the castle with maps, information, ticket booking, events and, coming soon, an audio guide to different areas in the castle!!

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