- Open
- £10.90 adult · £5.40 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Scarborough Castle is a ruined castle near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10.90, 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.
Scarborough Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 7 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
EH booking calendar as shown 2026-10-13; covers to mid-March 2027 only (calendar ends 16 Mar 2027). Winter weekends only to 7 Feb; daily 8-21 Feb. Last entry assumed same offset all year. Prices vary by date tier (13 Oct prices).
Scarborough Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.26 | £10.90 |
| Concession | £8.50 | £10 |
| Child | £4.59 | £5.40 |
| Family | £23.12 | £27.20 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Scarborough Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site. except pre-booked disabled spaces (call 01723 372451). Park and Ride, or pay and display Marine Drive car park.
- By train
- Scarborough is 0.9 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.
- Page says only 'Dogs allowed on lead'; it doesn't say inside or outside.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Mainly grass and cobbles with some bound gravel; steps to the keep avoidable by alternative routes. Tramper hire bookable. Nearest Changing Places at St Nicholas Gardens.
- Changing Places toilet: no.
- Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Scarborough Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 05
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
History of Scarborough Castle
- 1138 William le Gros created Earl of York; founds castle (work probably from the 1130s)
- 1159 Henry II begins rebuilding; great tower built 1159-69
- 1484 Richard III, the last king to stay
Photos
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Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source -
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Castles near Scarborough Castle
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How much does it cost to visit Scarborough Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Scarborough Castle?
There is no car park on site. Park and Ride, or pay and display Marine Drive car park.
When is Scarborough Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
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
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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