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Bolton Castle
Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
One of England's best-preserved medieval castles. Originally built in the 14th century as a luxury home, bearing 600 years of history including the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots.
Skipton Castle
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Over 900 years old and remarkably complete. Visitors can explore every corner of this roofed medieval stronghold, which survived a three-year Civil War siege.
Scarborough Castle
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Perched on a rocky headland with panoramic sea views. This 3,000-year-old site has weathered attacks from Vikings, Tudor rebels, and Civil War forces.
Pontefract Castle
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Once known as the 'Key to the North', offering vast outdoor ruins, dungeon tours, child play areas, and fascinating local history displays.
Richmond Castle
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Magnificent Norman fortress standing over 100 feet high above the River Swale, offering breathtaking views over the Yorkshire Dales.
Ripley Castle & Gardens
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
14th-century estate set in beautiful formal gardens with a tranquil ornamental lake, walled gardens, and an extensive deer park.
Conisbrough Castle
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Dominating the skyline with its restored, circular 12th-century stone keep—the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's classic novel Ivanhoe.
Middleham Castle
Middleham, North Yorkshire
Childhood home of King Richard III. Explore the massive roofless remains of one of northern England's greatest fortified palaces.
Pickering Castle
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Splendid 13th-century motte-and-bailey castle on the edge of the North York Moors, historically used as a royal hunting lodge by medieval kings.
Helmsley Castle
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Unlock 900 years of history in the market town of Helmsley. Evolved from a medieval fortress into a Tudor mansion and romantic Civil War ruin.
Sandal Castle
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Commanding hilltop medieval castle ruins overlooking the Calder Valley. Famous site of the Wars of the Roses Battle of Wakefield in 1460.