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North Yorkshire Castles
Bolton Castle
A medieval castle overlooking Wensleydale. Built in 1399 and in the family of Lord Bolton ever since construction. It once held Mary Queen of Scotts and has a celebrated medieval garden and vineyard Bolton Castle Near Leyburn DL8 4ET Tel: 01969 623981 Email
13th century tower on one of two mottes constructed by William the Conqueror to
protect York
With its 12th-century keep, Tudor mansion and spectacular earthworks cut from solid rock, a
new visitor centre and exciting displays explore 900 years of changing lifestyles, habits and military
defences.
Helmsley YO62 5AH Tel: 01439 770442
The Castle ruins provide spectacular views across the River Nidd and also the ruins of a
royal castle which was rebuilt in the 14th century. In 1170 the assassins of Thomas Becket apparently fled
to this castle. One can view the Keep open in the summer season, plus the underground Sallyport and the
Old Courthouse.
Tour one of the most splendid 12th century castles in northern England. Explore the
original walls, towers and keep remain, and the chapel exhibition about life in Pickering Castle.
Built shortly after 1066, this is the best preserved castle of such a scale in Britain with
a superb keep and amazing views of the River Swale. There is an exhibition and a contemporary garden show
the castles military history.
Tower Street, Richmond DL10 4QW Tel: 01748 822493
The Castle has been home to the Ingilby family for twenty-six generations and built in the
mid 14 th century. The Old Tower dates from 1555 and contains armour, books, panelling and a Priest's
Secret Hiding Hole, together with fine paintings, china and furnishings collected by the family over the
Centuries. The grounds at Ripley have a deer park, lakes, woodland walks, and Victorian Walled
Gardens - home to the National Hyacinth Collection. The recently restored Hot Houses has an extensive
tropical plant collection, whilst the Kitchen gardens are home to rare vegetables from the Henry Doubleday
Research Institute.
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval
castles in England and once home to the famous Clifford Lords. Fully roofed, it is an excellent
place to explore with a Dungeon, Watch Tower, Chapel and the Conduit Court. With fine views over the town
and woods.
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