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Family Halloween evening 30th October

October 30, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm If younger children want to experience a Halloween evening, there’s a special event perfect for younger visitors on 30th October from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Tailored to fit to family fun, but with a good dose of spookiness to make you jump! Ticket Type Price Cart Family Halloween evening (30th October) 4.30 - 6.30 Adult £12.00 Add to... Continue reading
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Castle by Lanternlight 27th October

October 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm If you want to see the Castle at night, here’s your chance. The renowned Castle by Lanternlight is taking place on 27th October at 6-8pm at £22.00 per person.  A fun and relaxed event, visitors can experience the castle in a different ‘light’ while your historically dressed guide introduces you to tales of previous spooky happenings in... Continue reading
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Halloween Events Sunday 19th October to Friday 31st October 2025

October 31, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Halloween in a Castle? The perfect place! Sunday 19th October to Friday 31st October 2025 Bolton Castle, the stunning five-floor castle near Leyburn complete with dungeon and maze, is jam-packed with spookiness this Halloween.  With something for every member of the family; witches, coffin, skeletons (just why is one in a pot?) and some poor soul whose... Continue reading
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Melita Thomas Talk and Book Signing Tuesday 23rd September at 2pm.

September 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ticket Type Price Cart Melita Thomas Talk and Book Signing £15.00 Add to cart Continue reading
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Scropes archers Saturday 10th May 2025

May 10, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Scropes archers will be on site today from 10am to 5pm. Come and get an insight into the significance of archery and other combat through history and particularly at Bolton Castle.   Included in usual castle admission prices  Continue reading
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October 11th & 12th Living History Medieval Agincourt Weekend

October 12, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm On the 25th October 1415, Lord Richard Scrope, with a contingent of men-at-arms and archers from Bolton Castle stood in a wet, muddy field with the rest of the English army, numbering about 8,000 men, looking up a slope towards a numerically superior French army camped near to Azincourt in northern France. The English were contemplating defeat,... Continue reading
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October 11th & 12th Living History Medieval Agincourt Weekend

October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm On the 25th October 1415, Lord Richard Scrope, with a contingent of men-at-arms and archers from Bolton Castle stood in a wet, muddy field with the rest of the English army, numbering about 8,000 men, looking up a slope towards a numerically superior French army camped near to Azincourt in northern France. The English were contemplating defeat,... Continue reading
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12th – 14th September – Medieval Music in the Dales 

September 14, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm “a brilliant, beautiful, unique, and lovely festival” Medieval Music in the Dales is England’s festival of medieval music. Totally unique, it’s a glorious three-day extravaganza dedicated solely to enjoying medieval music. Over the weekend, the Castle comes to life with music in every corner. It’s true living history and a chance to make this incredible setting your... Continue reading
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13th August – The Handlebards – Much Ado About Nothing

August 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm We are the HandleBards: cycling Shakespearean actors who carry all of our set, props and costumes on the back of our bikes, performing extremely energetic, charmingly chaotic and environmentally sustainable Shakespeare plays across the UK. We specialise in open air theatre, but we’re really happy performing anywhere: theatres, castles, gardens, bicycle shops, pub gardens and schools. You... Continue reading
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5th – 7th August – Mary Queen of Scots Family Event

August 7, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ‘Back by popular demand! Our Mary Queen of Scots event was such a hit ‘the … atmosphere & setting were perfect. The knowledge & passion of the actor exceptional’ we’ve decided to put on another date! We are also doing two day time events  for children and families. At these times ‘Mary’ will talk about Mary and the... Continue reading
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5th – 7th August – Mary Queen of Scots Family Event

August 6, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ‘Back by popular demand! Our Mary Queen of Scots event was such a hit ‘the … atmosphere & setting were perfect. The knowledge & passion of the actor exceptional’ we’ve decided to put on another date! We are also doing two day time events  for children and families. At these times ‘Mary’ will talk about Mary and the... Continue reading
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5th – 7th August – Mary Queen of Scots Family Event

August 5, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ‘Back by popular demand! Our Mary Queen of Scots event was such a hit ‘the … atmosphere & setting were perfect. The knowledge & passion of the actor exceptional’ we’ve decided to put on another date! We are also doing two day time events  for children and families. At these times ‘Mary’ will talk about Mary and the... Continue reading
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2nd & 3rd August – Living History Tudor & Mary Queen of Scots 1568 Weekend

August 3, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm En ma fin git mon commencement In my end is my beginning is the motto to one of the most enigmatic characters in British history, Mary Queen of Scots. Having fallen out with her lords and being defeated by them at the battle of Langside , Mary fled Scotland to England, coming ashore near to Workington on... Continue reading
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2nd & 3rd August – Living History Tudor & Mary Queen of Scots 1568 Weekend

August 2, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm En ma fin git mon commencement In my end is my beginning is the motto to one of the most enigmatic characters in British history, Mary Queen of Scots. Having fallen out with her lords and being defeated by them at the battle of Langside , Mary fled Scotland to England, coming ashore near to Workington on... Continue reading
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28th & 29th June – Captain Saviles 15th Century reenactment weekend

June 29, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Want to see Bolton Castle alive with Yorkists? It’s late 15th century, the Wars of the Roses is on-going, and whilst everyday life continues to keep the castle fed and watered, weaponry is being readied, and its medieval inhabitants are on full alert! St John Savile’s Household is a renowned re-enactment group presenting an extraordinary real-life sneak... Continue reading
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28th & 29th June – Captain Saviles 15th Century reenactment weekend

June 28, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Want to see Bolton Castle alive with Yorkists? It’s late 15th century, the Wars of the Roses is on-going, and whilst everyday life continues to keep the castle fed and watered, weaponry is being readied, and its medieval inhabitants are on full alert! St John Savile’s Household is a renowned re-enactment group presenting an extraordinary real-life sneak... Continue reading
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23rd – 25th August – Living History Civil War Siege Weekend

August 25, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In August 1642, the long-standing dispute between King Charles 1 and his parliament erupted into open warfare. Seven years later, in January 1649, the king was executed and for the next eleven years Britain became a Republic. Bolton Castle was held for the king until November 1645 when the castle garrison ran out of food and was... Continue reading
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23rd – 25th August – Living History Civil War Siege Weekend

August 24, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In August 1642, the long-standing dispute between King Charles 1 and his parliament erupted into open warfare. Seven years later, in January 1649, the king was executed and for the next eleven years Britain became a Republic. Bolton Castle was held for the king until November 1645 when the castle garrison ran out of food and was... Continue reading
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23rd – 25th August – Living History Civil War Siege Weekend

August 23, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In August 1642, the long-standing dispute between King Charles 1 and his parliament erupted into open warfare. Seven years later, in January 1649, the king was executed and for the next eleven years Britain became a Republic. Bolton Castle was held for the king until November 1645 when the castle garrison ran out of food and was... Continue reading
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31st May & 1st June – Living History Civil war siege 1645 Weekend

June 1, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In August 1642, the long-standing dispute between King Charles 1 and his parliament erupted into open warfare. Seven years later, in January 1649, the king was executed and for the next eleven years Britain became a Republic. Bolton Castle was held for the king until November 1645 when the castle garrison ran out of food and was... Continue reading
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31st May & 1st June – Living History Civil war siege 1645 Weekend

May 31, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In August 1642, the long-standing dispute between King Charles 1 and his parliament erupted into open warfare. Seven years later, in January 1649, the king was executed and for the next eleven years Britain became a Republic. Bolton Castle was held for the king until November 1645 when the castle garrison ran out of food and was... Continue reading
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14th & 15 June – Living History Medieval Weekend

June 15, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Bolton Castle was one of the last Medieval castles to be constructed. In truth, it was one of England’s first big country houses, with numerous innovative ideas; glass windows, a garderobe (toilet) in nearly all the major rooms, and eight bedrooms, all ensuite, at a time when few people had a bed, let alone a room to... Continue reading
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14th & 15 June – Living History Medieval Weekend

June 14, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Bolton Castle was one of the last Medieval castles to be constructed. In truth, it was one of England’s first big country houses, with numerous innovative ideas; glass windows, a garderobe (toilet) in nearly all the major rooms, and eight bedrooms, all ensuite, at a time when few people had a bed, let alone a room to... Continue reading
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4th & 5th October –  Lord Scropes Living History Medieval Weekend

October 5, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come visit Lord Scrope’s household and learn about the turbulent time of the Wars of the Roses It is the year 1461 after the battle of Towton, the biggest and bloodiest clash on English soil resulting in victory for the Yorkists. After recovering from wounds sustained in the battle, Lord Scrope has gone north to assist in... Continue reading
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4th & 5th October –  Lord Scropes Living History Weekend

October 4, 2025 10:00 am - June 17, 2025 5:50 pm Continue reading
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16th & 17th August – Lord Scropes Living History Tudor Weekend

August 17, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel and the beacons lit. Come visit Lord Scrope’s Tudor household and learn about this turbulent time as they prepare to meet the invaders should they land… Part of the reason for their coming is to avenge the death the previous year of an ex-prisoner of... Continue reading
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16th & 17th August – Lord Scropes Living History Tudor Weekend

August 16, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The year is 1588. The Spanish Armada has been sighted in the channel and the beacons lit. Come visit Lord Scrope’s Tudor household and learn about this turbulent time as they prepare to meet the invaders should they land… Part of the reason for their coming is to avenge the death the previous year of an ex-prisoner of... Continue reading
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21st & 22nd June – Lord Scropes Living History Tudor Weekend

June 22, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come visit Lord Scrope’s Tudor household and learn about the turbulent time of the Border Reivers, infamous raiding families including Armstrongs, Elliots, Grahams, Johnstones, Maxwells, Scotts, Nixons and many others who terrorized the Anglo-Scottish borderland. It is the year 1596 and trouble is brewing between England and Scotland. The notorious Scottish reiver, Kinmont Willie has been broken out of Carlisle castle... Continue reading
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21st & 22nd June – Lord Scropes Living History Tudor Weekend

June 21, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come visit Lord Scrope’s Tudor household and learn about the turbulent time of the Border Reivers, infamous raiding families including Armstrongs, Elliots, Grahams, Johnstones, Maxwells, Scotts, Nixons and many others who terrorized the Anglo-Scottish borderland. It is the year 1596 and trouble is brewing between England and Scotland. The notorious Scottish reiver, Kinmont Willie has been broken out of Carlisle castle... Continue reading
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31st October – Last Day of Opening

October 31, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Continue reading
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26th April – Lone Vigil Paranormal

April 26, 2025 8:00 pm - April 27, 2025 8:00 am Continue reading
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18th to 21st April – Living History Medieval Towton 1461 Weekend

April 18, 2025 10:00 am - April 21, 2025 5:00 pm On Palm Sunday, March 29th 1461, arguably the largest and bloodiest battle on English soil took place, fought by an estimated 50,000 men continuing throughout the day and into the night. Among the combatants was Lord John Scrope from Bolton Castle, and a contingent of men at arms and archers from Wensleydale. Our ‘Living... Continue reading
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Easter – 8th – 21st April

April 21, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Easter, with all its traditions, is something children often know little about and our castle trail is a great way to give your little ones some fun facts by taking part in a find and seek trail, ending with a chocolate reward and some Maundy money as a token. Our lovely friend the dragon Alfraeda has returned... Continue reading
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5th & 6th April – Lord Scropes Living History Medieval Weekend

April 6, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come visit Lord Scrope’s household and learn about the turbulent time of the Wars of the Roses It is the year 1461 after the battle of Towton, the biggest and bloodiest clash on English soil resulting in victory for the Yorkists. After recovering from wounds sustained in the battle, Lord Scrope has gone north to assist in... Continue reading
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5th & 6th April – Lord Scropes Living History Medieval Weekend

April 5, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come visit Lord Scrope’s household and learn about the turbulent time of the Wars of the Roses It is the year 1461 after the battle of Towton, the biggest and bloodiest clash on English soil resulting in victory for the Yorkists. After recovering from wounds sustained in the battle, Lord Scrope has gone north to assist in... Continue reading
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1st & 2nd March – Living History Tudor Weekend

March 2, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tudor England was a time of great change. Come and join our ‘Living Historians’ and find out how life would have differed between 1485, the beginning of the reign of King Henry V11, and 1603 with the death of Henry’s granddaughter, the last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth 1. Included in usual admission prices Continue reading
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1st & 2nd March – Living History Tudor Weekend

March 1, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tudor England was a time of great change. Come and join our ‘Living Historians’ and find out how life would have differed between 1485, the beginning of the reign of King Henry V11, and 1603 with the death of Henry’s granddaughter, the last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth 1. Included in usual admission prices Continue reading
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Saturday 1st March 2025 – Castle opens for the season.

March 1, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Continue reading

What our visitors say about the castle

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.

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

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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