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Great family day at Bolton Castle!

**Fantastic Family Day Out at Bolton Castle!** We had an absolutely wonderful time at Bolton Castle in Wensleydale with my wife, 12-year-old daughter, and 7-year-old son. Unlike the often structured National Trust visits, this privately-owned gem offered a delightfully relaxed and engaging experience. The maze was a highlight—our 7-year-old got a bit lost but loved every minute of it! The archery display was refreshingly low-key; the lovely staff member, who introduced herself as the falconry expert filling in for the archery session, was fantastic with the kids, ensuring everyone got a hands-on go. It was such a treat to have this kind of interactive experience, which is rare at many attractions. The falconry display was simply brilliant, featuring a striking raven (a first for us!), a majestic eagle owl, and a charming young owl that the presenter clearly adored. Her passion made the experience even more special. We also enjoyed the coffee shop’s offerings and loved meeting the resident wild boars—a proper “sounder” as we learned! Bolton Castle is a must-visit for families seeking a fun, hands-on day out in a stunning setting. Highly recommend!

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.

It was a great day at a beautifully preserved castle.

Me and my wife visited with my elderly in laws at the start of August. We had an amazing time, and the imposing sight of the castle greets you when you approach. The surrounds are well kept, and the gardens are beautiful with vineyard, herb gardens, and a maze. We went to both birds of prey displays and were captivated and entertained at both. The tour guides were welcoming and obviously well educated on the castle and History of Mary Q of Scots. Lots to see and do if you walk around unguided, too. The visit was brilliantly finished off with a feeding of the boar. A great day out!