Castle

Bolton Castle

West Witton, North Yorkshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £15 adult · £12.50 child
  • Parking on site, paid
  • Private owner
Bolton Castle: Bolton Castle near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England
Photo: Bob Weyker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Bolton Castle is a castle near West Witton, North Yorkshire, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £15. There is a paid car park on site.

Bolton Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0017:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
2026 season (until winter closure on 2 November 2026) 6 Mar to 1 Nov
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 n/a

Closed for winter 2 Nov 2026 - 5 Mar 2027. Tea room 10:00-16:00. Closed on some wedding dates.

Check current times on the official site

Bolton Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £15
Concession £12.50
Child £12.50
Family £60
Book on the official site

Getting to Bolton Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, paid. Paid car parking field opposite the castle entrance; the price is not stated.
By train
Ribblehead is 18.4 miles away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Accessibility

Not step-free
  • Step-free: no step-free access.
  • Paths and surfaces: Spiral stairs and uneven surfaces throughout the castle.
  • Accessible toilet: no.
  • Changing Places toilet: no.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Audio guide Yes
  • Toilets Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Bolton Castle

  • 01

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 02

    Curtain wall

    The outer defensive wall around the site.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

Photos

Castles near Bolton Castle

All 5 castles in North Yorkshire

FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Bolton Castle?

Adult tickets cost £15.

When is Bolton Castle open?

In the 2026 season (until winter closure on 2 november 2026) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Is there a café at Bolton Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on boltoncastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
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  3. Page on boltoncastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
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