- Closed for the season
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall is currently closed for the season. Upper level of the Moosie Tower in the Bishop's Palace currently closed; all other areas open. Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall is a palace near Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Today Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 10:00 to 12:30, 13:00 to 16:30 | NaN:NaN |
| Winter closure | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Closed | Closed | n/a |
1 Apr-30 Sep daily 10:00-16:30, lunch closure 12:30-13:00; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 1 Oct-31 Mar.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child | £3.50 | £4 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall and parking
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- Address
- KW15 1PB
- Parking
- No car park on site, free. On-street parking nearby (about 350m away on Thomas Street); free car park on Great Western Road. About 350 m to the entrance. Free car park on Great Western Road; on-street parking on Thomas Street
- By train
- Thurso is 33.8 miles away.
- Public transport
- Short walk from Kirkwall Travel Centre; direct buses from St Margaret's Hope, Stromness, Houton, Tingwall and elsewhere in Orkney.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Facilities list: dogs welcome in outdoor areas.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Bishop's Palace entered through iron gate and down wooden steps; both routes to Earl's Palace involve steps; visitor centre step-free once inside; upper floors by stone stairs.
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Shop Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
History of Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall
- 1263 Haakon IV of Norway dies in the Bishop's Palace (15 Dec).
- 1472 James III of Scotland annexes Orkney.
- c.1606 Earl Patrick Stewart builds the Earl's Palace.
- 1615 Earl Patrick executed in Edinburgh (6 Feb).
Photos
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