Skipton Castle
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One of the best preserved medieval castles in England. Over 900 years old. Open every day from 10am. Closed 23-24 Dec. Booking online available.
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Aug 2025.Flores De Chevalerie brings the 13th Century medieval tournament to life, featuring genuine competitive combat combined with historical authenticity.Stay to see a single event or join us for the whole tournament
August 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Aug 2025.Flores De Chevalerie brings the 13th Century medieval tournament to life, featuring genuine competitive combat combined with historical authenticity.Stay to see a single event or join us for the whole tournament
Journey back to the 17 Century with The 1635 Household. Sat 2 -Sun 3 August 2025
July 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Journey back to the 17 Century with The 1635 Household. Sat 2 -Sun 3 August 2025
Today, at 19.15pm, we welcome the ITV National Weather team to Skipton Castle for a special outside broadcast with the lovely Jo Blythe and her team, bringing you the latest forecast from one of Yorkshire’s Castle jewels of the North.
July 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today, at 19.15pm, we welcome the ITV National Weather team to Skipton Castle for a special outside broadcast with the lovely Jo Blythe and her team, bringing you the latest forecast from one of Yorkshire’s Castle jewels of the North.
Buckingham’s Retinue in our medieval kitchen
July 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Buckingham’s Retinue in our medieval kitchen
On Sat 19 & Sun 20 July, Buckingham’s Retinue will be bringing Skipton Castle to life as it may have been in the 15C, during a period known as the Wars of the Roses.
Lord & Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life.
Lord & Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life.
July 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
On Sat 19 & Sun 20 July, Buckingham’s Retinue will be bringing Skipton Castle to life as it may have been in the 15C, during a period known as the Wars of the Roses.
Lord & Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life.
Lord & Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life.
Travel back in time to the 14Century with Tournee this Sat-Sun 21-22 June 2025
June 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Travel back in time to the 14Century with Tournee this Sat-Sun 21-22 June 2025
Wishing you all a very happy Easter from all of us at Skipton Castle.
April 20, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Wishing you all a very happy Easter from all of us at Skipton Castle.
The cherry blossom is finally out! We are open every day from 10am including over Easter. All admission charges on Good Friday goes to charity.
April 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The cherry blossom is finally out! We are open every day from 10am including over Easter. All admission charges on Good Friday goes to charity.
On Good Friday, 18th April, for the 37th year. Skipton Castle is donating all the admission charges to St Gemma’s hospice and Martin house.
April 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Good Friday, 18th April, for the 37th year. Skipton Castle is donating all the admission charges to St Gemma’s hospice and Martin house.
A beautiful spring day with the daffodils following the sun. We are open every day from 10am
April 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
A beautiful spring day with the daffodils following the sun. We are open every day from 10am
Due to the snow, Skipton Castle will be closed today
January 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Due to the snow, Skipton Castle will be closed today
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from us all at Skipton Castle. We will be open every day from the 26th December 2024
December 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from us all at Skipton Castle. We will be open every day from the 26th December 2024
Come & Explore! Over 900 years of history- Open every day from 10am.Only closed on 23-25 Dec. Booking for Castle and Parking available online. Visit www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Come & Explore! Over 900 years of history- Open every day from 10am.Only closed on 23-25 Dec. Booking for Castle and Parking available online. Visit www.skiptoncastle.co.uk