Come and meet Sir John Mallory Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War Hear about the castle's siege and skirmishes its garrison have already fought and how the King's cause is faring in Yorkshire Saturday 24 & 25 August 2024

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

Due to the snow, Skipton’s Castle will be closed today

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

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

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.

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

Thank you to Happy Voices for a wonderful concert in the chapel of St John on Saturday 10 May.

Travel back in time to the 14Century with Tournee this Sat-Sun 21-22 June 2025

Step Back in Time and join us on Sat 12 & Sun 13 July 2025.  Meet Sir John Mallory, the fearless Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. 🗡️ Hear gripping tales of the castle’s epic siege. #SkiptonCastle #HistoryComesAlive #EnglishCivilWar #VisitSkipton

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.

Buckingham’s Retinue cooking in the medieval kitchens

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.

Lord and Lady Clifford and their household. The festivities have begun

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

Wishing you all a very happy Yorkshire day #YorkshireDay

Dinner is being served

Castles are Cool. If the weather is too hot for you try our cool dungeon and cellars

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.