Bailey Car Park

All day £4.80. After 2pm £2.80. Mon-Friday 8.30am - 6pm. Sat-Sun 9.30am- 6pm. Parking charges go towards the upkeep of Skipton Castle. Closed 25 Dec

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Meet Sir John Mallory, Governor of Skipton Castle, and uncover the dramatic story of one of the English Civil War’s longest-held Royalist strongholds. Hear tales of siege, battle and loyalty as he reveals how the King’s cause is faring in Yorkshire. Sat 11 & 12 July 2026

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Step back to 14th Century Castle Life!
Join The Northern Free Company on Sat 27 & Sun 28 June 2026 for a day of medieval living history

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Wishing you all a very happy Yorkshire day #YorkshireDay

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Journey back to the 17 Century with The 1635 Household. Sat 2 -Sun 3 August 2025

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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.

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Buckingham’s Retinue cooking in the medieval kitchens

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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.

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Wishing you all a very happy Easter from all of us at Skipton Castle.

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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.

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On Good Friday, for the 37th year. Skipton Castle is donating all the admissions charges to St Gemma’s hospice & Martin house.

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A beautiful spring morning. Come & enjoy the serenity of this magnificent 900 year old Castle. We are open every day from 10am

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Due to snow, the Bailey car park will be closed today. 5th Jan 2025

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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

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Flores De Chevalerie brings the 13th Century medieval tournament to life, featuring genuine competitive combat combined with historical authenticity. Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug 2024

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Wishing you all a happy #YorkshireDay

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Travel back in time to the  15th Century and discover Castle life with Buckingham’s Retinue. Sat 27 & Sun 28 July 2024

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Swift Nick the Yorkshire highwayman. Have you seen him? Rumours, he is evading the Law by hiding
within the Castle. Sat-Sun 13-14 July 2024.

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Journey back to the 14Century with Tournee this Sat-Sun 15-16 June 2024

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There is also free coach parking for pre booked groups.

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Hundreds of school groups visit every year. Some schools have already booked their preferred date for 2025. We are fully roofed with indoor and outdoor picnic areas. For more info. Visit our website.

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Happy St George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #StGeorgesDay