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Bolton Castle

Castle · North East England · 240 m · open today
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Castle completed in 1399, offering groups tours, falconry experiences & a tearoom serving lunch.
Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. The nearby village Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, and “slighted” afterwards, but much of it survived. It has never been sold and is still in the ownership of the descendants of the Scrope family.

Opening hours

open today
Sunday10:00–17:00
Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00

10.00 Castle opens

11.30 Bird of Prey Display (Garden)

13.45 Archery Demonstration and children can have a go! (from 21st June)

15.00 Bird of Prey Display (Garden)

16.00 Wild Boar Feeding (Boar Park)

16.15 Last Admission

17.00 Castle Closes

 

* In poor weather conditions the falcons may not be able to fly.

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Update: May 10, 2023

Coordinates

OS Grid
SE 03373 91838
DD
54.322112, -1.949635
DMS
54°19'19.6"N 1°56'58.7"W
UTM
30U 568317 6019869
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