- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Richmond Castle is a castle near Richmond, North Yorkshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, 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.
Richmond Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 20 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter weekends | 4 Jan to 7 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Late winter | 15 Feb to 16 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Richmond Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10 |
| Concession | £9 |
| Child | £5 |
| Family | £25 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Richmond Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Charged public parking in marketplace (not EH); 2 hours free for Blue Badge holders; Nuns Close pay-and-display all day Nuns Close pay-and-display
- By train
- Darlington Rail Station - Park Lane is 11.2 miles away.
- Public transport
- Arriva 26A, X26, X27, 59, X59; Dales & District 29, 30, 31, 31A-C, 32, 32A, X34, 34A, 54, X54, 55, 73, 159; Hodgsons 79, 79A (Thu), 79X.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- 'Welcome to the castle' does not say dogs may enter buildings (keep, visitor centre, exhibition), so lesser value chosen. Dog bowl by entrance.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Main parts and main Ward over mown grass, some gravel; Keep and Cockpit by original steps only; cobbled walk from market place; stair lift to visitor centre first floor
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Richmond Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 03
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 05
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Richmond Castle
- c.1070 Alan Rufus begins building the castle in the 1070s
- 1916 Richmond Sixteen conscientious objectors sent to France to face court martial
Castles near Richmond Castle
- Bolton Castle 10.2 mi
- Barnard Castle 12.2 mi
- Raby Castle 13.3 mi
- Bowes Castle 13.5 mi
- Marmion Tower 14.9 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Richmond Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Richmond Castle?
There is no car park on site. Nuns Close pay-and-display.
When is Richmond Castle open?
In the autumn season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Richmond 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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