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Bolton Castle awarded Best Family Visitor Attraction 2024 - Yorkshire from SME News!

Bolton Castle awarded Best Family Visitor Attraction 2024 – Yorkshire from SME News!

Bolton Castle awarded  has been awarded Best Family Visitor Attraction 2024 – Yorkshire from SME News as part of  the 2024 edition of SME News’ Northern Enterprise Awards due in December! We are very proud to receive this accolade.

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Bolton Castle Travellers Choice Award Winner

Bolton Castle Travellers Choice Award Winner

We're a Travellers Choice Award Winner, which means we're 'in the top 10% of visitor attractions WORLDWIDE! We 'stood out by providing great service and experiences to our guests' - all part of our everyday commitment to our visitors. Congratulations team! #TravelersChoice

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Bolton Castle Goes Greener

Bolton Castle Goes Greener

Bolton Castle Goes Greener! Here at Bolton Castle we’re looking to grow our green credentials by becoming a member of Green Tourism and recognising and supporting eco-friendly achievements throughout our visitor offer. These will be primarily in our practices but will also need the support of our visitors.  The initiatives include reducing energy use, saving water, efficient and eco-friendly waste disposal, ethical buying, staying local...

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Anne Boleyn

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...

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Bolton Caste is a 2020 Travellers' Choice Winner

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!

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We’re a Finalist in the White Rose Awards!

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…

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Bolton Castle will be re-opening on Saturday 11th July.  

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…

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Bolton Castle Closed due to Coronavirus

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.

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Easter Holiday -  Trails and egg painting at Bolton Castle!!!

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…

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Bolton Castle featured in the March/April issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding

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

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Due to the snow, the castle is closed today - Monday 24th February 2020

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.

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16th February 2020 - castle closed due to weather

16th February 2020 – castle closed due to weather

Due to to adverse weather conditions today, Sunday 16th February 2020 the  castle is closed.

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Halloween Events October 2019 a real success!

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…

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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

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…

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Falconry Experiences at Bolton Castle

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…

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Piers and Lily's wedding at Bolton Castle 13th July 2019

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...

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Mary Queen of Scots

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.

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Bolton Castle Included in 15 of the best places to visit in Yorkshire

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…

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Dalesbus

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!

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Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment re-enacted at Bolton Castle: In The Press

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…

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Halloween Wensleydale

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…

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Bolton Castle on BBC Yorkshire Dales programme !

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!

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New wild boar piglets at Bolton Castle

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.

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Why not buy a Bolton Castle Falconry Experience as a Christmas present?

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...

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What our visitors say about the castle

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.

Emma Rieley 
I visited yesterday and just wanted to say thank you for a lovely day, it was my first time visiting and it was brilliant.
I especially really enjoyed the falconry display and Luke was fantastic. Do the falconry team have their own social media showing their work with the birds? I couldn't find anything but please pass on my thanks to Luke, if it wasn't such a scorching day, I would have loved to have spoken to him more about the birds.
Hope you're well and thanks again.
A Visitor
Best castle I've EVER been to
Absolutely loved it here, we were lucky enough to come when people were in costume. Master David provided a GREAT tour, very very interesting, extremely knowledgeable, and humorous. I would recommend it to anyone
A visitor
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bolton Castle. The way the castle was exhibited was fantastic, it gave you a real feel for what it would’ve been like. The staff were so passionate, especially Dave who took the time to share his knowledge with our children in a very engaging way. The tea and pasties were delicious and it was lovely to be able to see the birds of prey in the gardens. We would definitely recommend visiting.
Visitor March 2024
Brilliant Castle with lots to see and do - and a great café too!
What a fantastic Castle! So much to see, every room was so interesting. Lots of info, but not too much to get boring. The day we visited was bright and sunny, the view from the roof top was truly 360' and we could see for miles! The star of the place was LEE! He did a brilliant chat and display of Archery and then we were truly entertained and informed about the birds of prey that he obviously is totally passionate about, flying display and close-up contact with beautiful birds. It was superb. Finally we went to see the Wild Boars with their little Humbug piglets! Our lunch in the cafe was delicious and so fresh. We cannot recommend this highly enough.

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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