- Open
- £9 adult · £4.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Middleham Castle is a ruined castle near Middleham, North Yorkshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Middleham Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Today Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual times | All year | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Middleham Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9 |
| Concession | £8.10 |
| Child | £4.50 |
| Family | £22.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Middleham Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, free. Limited free on-street parking nearby; no designated disabled spaces.
- By train
- Northallerton is 15.1 miles away.
- Public transport
- Dales & District 159.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- 'Dogs on leads are welcome to the castle', site is a ruin; page does not say dogs may enter roofed buildings or the shop, so lesser value.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Level access, including ground floor keep, on smooth; steep spiral staircase to top of keep.
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Middleham Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Middleham Castle
- c.1086 First castle (ringwork) built on William's Hill
- c.1170 Great tower (keep) probably built in the 1170s
- 1216 First written record of a castle at Middleham
- 1258 Mary fitz Ranulph, 'Lady of Middleham', inherits the castle
Photos
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When is Middleham Castle open?
In the october (bst) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Middleham Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Middleham Castle?
There is no car park on site.
Can you take a dog to Middleham Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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