Knaresborough Castle & Museum

Address

Castle Yard Knaresborough N Yorkshire HG5 8AS

Opening hours

Summer Opening (Apr - Oct):
Tuesday to Sunday, times below.

Winter hours (Nov - Mar):
Wed, Sat & Sun

A stronghold of medieval kings, Knaresborough Castle is beautifully set, overlooking the River Nidd.

Explore Knaresborough Castle independently and get a fascinating insight into medieval castle life and Knaresborough’s royal residents.

Visit the Courtroom Museum to discover an original Tudor courtroom and learn more about Knaresborough’s colourful history.

Opening

Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am to 5pm (last admission: 4:30pm). 
Closes between 12:30pm and 1:15pm

Kings Tower (Castle building)

Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm (last admission: 4:15pm)

Entry Prices

Adult £4
Child (up to and including 16 years) £3
Disabled/senior citizen/student £3
Family ticket (two adults and up to three children) £11.75
Annual family pass (two adults and up to three children) £30

Games

Putting (£2.90 adults, £2.30 child/concessions)
Bowling (£4 adults, £2.60 child/concessions)

Season tickets

Child, adult, concession and family season tickets are available for Knaresborough Castle and Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate from £8 - £33 for as many visits as you like for one year.

Card payments only.

Opening days may vary, please telephone to check before making a journey.

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