Bolton Castle, England

Bolton Castle Festival and Event in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England

Welcome to Bolton Castle

Formerly, a luxurious family home as well as a defensive fortress and, despite being partially 'slighted' by Cromwells' men during the Civil War siege, the Castle is preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and features to discover including the Old Kitchens, Dungeon, Solar, Nursery, Armoury, Great Chamber and Mary Queen of Scots bedroom. About one third of the rooms are fully intact and the rest of the Castle is almost completely accessible giving visitors great insight into its turbulent past.

We aim to give our visitors a taste of what life was really like during the Castle's heyday through providing the sights, sounds, smells and experiences of life in the past! Visitors often comment on the incredible atmosphere of the Castle with many of the rooms giving the feeling that their inhabitants had just walked out.

Today virtually the entire castle is open to the public and with our new room displays, Wild Boar Park, Falconry Experience, Archery demonstrations, local rare breed sheep and Bee Keeping display we hope you will gain a real insight into Medieval Life.