Castle · Ruin

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £10 adult · £5 child
  • Dogs welcome, including inside
  • No car park on site
  • English Heritage
Helmsley Castle
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Helmsley Castle is a ruined castle near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.

Helmsley Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Not listed
  2. Tue 13 Not listed
  3. Wed 14 Not listed
  4. Today Thu 15 Not listed
  5. Fri 16 Not listed
  6. Sat 17 Not listed
  7. Sun 18 Not listed
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Winter weekends (Fri-Sun) 2 Nov to 27 Dec
Fri to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:30
Winter weekends (Fri-Sun) 29 Dec to 7 Feb
Fri to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:30
Late winter (Fri-Sun) 15 Feb to 14 Mar
Fri to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 15:30

Closed on 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec.

Check current times on the official site

Helmsley Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £10
Concession £9
Child £5
Family £25
English Heritage members Free
Book on the English Heritage site

Getting to Helmsley Castle and parking

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Parking
No car park on site, paid. Large public pay-and-display car park beside castle entrance, charged for all visitors, not managed by EH; extra parking in Helmsley marketplace Helmsley marketplace
By train
Thirsk is 12.5 miles away.
Public transport
EH points to goodjourney.org.uk for bus routes and moorsbus.org in summer; no specific route given.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Yes
  • Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Dogs on short leads welcome in the grounds, shop and museum.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Mostly grass and gravel paths; one slight incline; full ground-level ramping, virtual tour of less accessible areas
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Visitor centre Yes
  • Audio guide Yes

What to see at Helmsley Castle

  • 01

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

  • 02

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

Photos

Castles near Helmsley Castle

All 9 castles in North Yorkshire

FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Helmsley Castle?

Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.

When is Helmsley Castle open?

In the autumn (daily) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Where do you park at Helmsley Castle?

There is no car park on site. Helmsley marketplace.

Can you take a dog to Helmsley Castle?

Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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