Skipton Castle
Skipton, North Yorkshire
About Skipton Castle
A remarkable tribute to master craftsmen, Skipton Castle still stands today complete and habitable after 900 years at the head of the bustling High Street of Skipton.
A major stronghold of the powerful Clifford Lords saw them participating in all the major battles; from Bannockburn to Crecy; Agincourt to the Wars of the Roses. George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland became Queen's Champion to Elizabeth I distinguishing himself against the Spanish Armada, as well as ransoming Puerto Rico.
The castle was restored after the Civil War by Lady Anne Clifford who planted the Yew tree which still survives in the beautiful Conduit Court 350 years later. Above the imposing Gatehouse with its four strong towers, the motto of the Cliffords is still strong and clear, Desormais, Henceforth.
Visit their website for dates of the re-enactments and come along (in costume if you want) and participate in life in medieval times, see knights and armour and enjoy the mock battles and if you can't wait for your visit, why not have a preview and make your own cut-out model of the Gatehouse or kitchen scene or become Lady Anne Clifford or George, 3rd Earl of Cumberland with your own facemask.
Art is made easy with various scenes to colour in and to make the brain work harder, a wordsearch! It's all there for your entertainment.
Bring your picnic and enjoy a great day out! There's loads to do and loads to see, so heck: bring everybody!
Become a VIP Pass member to Unlock Exclusive Discounts at Top UK Attractions
Try Now - £1 for 30 DaysRenews at £4.99 monthly. Cancel anytime.
Pass Covers Entire Family
Loved by 300k Members
Opening Times
October - March
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
Closed 23rd - 25th December
April - September
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
General Admission
Adults: £8.30
Kids(5-17): £5.20
Seniors (60+): £7.30
Family (2 adults and up to 3 kids over 5): £26.60
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Skipton Castle by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
Verification & Last Updated
Claim Status:Claim
This attraction has not been claimed and verified. Own this attraction? Claim it now.
Last Updated: 01:30 03/10/2024
Skipton Castle Reviews
Recent blog posts
Wondering how to book Twycross Zoo tickets? Worry no more; we’ve laid it all out with our Twycross Zoo ticketing guide!
Trying to book Twycross Zoo tickets? Don’t stress, we’ve made it easy for you with our Twycross Zoo tickets page!
BRAND NEW! Assemble your crew, trust no one, and prepare for the ultimate challenge at The Traitors: Live Experience. Are you ready to play?
Get up close with Scotland’s fluffiest icons! Experience the charm of Highland cows with hands-on encounters, farm visits, and scenic treks.
Looking for cheap Drayton Manor tickets? Head to our Drayton Manor tickets page and secure the best priced tickets!
Looking for cheap Paddington Bear Experience tickets? Book them with us and experience a marmalade-packed day out!
Plan your day out to a T with our simple guide on all you need to know about Drayton Manor! From Drayton Manor tickets to how to get there.
Trying to book Chester Zoo tickets? Don’t stress, we’ve made it easy for you with our Chester Zoo tickets page!