Castle

Ripley Castle

Killinghall, North Yorkshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £19.50 adult · £5 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, paid
  • Private owner
Ripley Castle: Photograph of Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire (2008)
Photo: Dposte46 · Public domain · Source

Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Ripley Castle is a castle near Killinghall, North Yorkshire, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £19.50. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a paid car park on site.

Ripley Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0016:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0016:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Gardens & Grounds, all year (2026) 1 Jan to 31 Dec
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Castle interior by guided tour only, Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday instead of Saturday on the last Sunday of the month, Market Day). Gardens free on Market Days. Tour times not stated.

Check current times on the official site

Ripley Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £19.50
Concession £16
Child £5
Book on the official site No need to book.

Getting to Ripley Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, paid. Estate tariffs apply 24/7 incl. Blue Badge (ANPR); first hour (£1) redeemable in estate outlets. Main village car park plus small car park near Tearooms.
By train
Harrogate is 3.5 miles away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Gardens, grounds and estate outlets; not in castle, deer park or showfield.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Gravel terrace; gardens reasonably level with stone paths; most hothouses inaccessible; park walk not recommended for wheelchairs.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
  • Mobility scooter hire: no.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Café Yes
  • Toilets Yes
  • Guided tours Yes
  • Shop Yes

What to see at Ripley Castle

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    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

Photos

Castles near Ripley Castle

All 5 castles in North Yorkshire

FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Ripley Castle?

Adult tickets cost £19.50.

Is there a café at Ripley Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

When is Ripley Castle open?

In the gardens & grounds, all year (2026) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on ripleycastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on ripleycastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 14 Oct 2026

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