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Skipton Castle

Yorkshire & North East England

Skipton Castle

Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom.

Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved, most complete, medieval castles in England, fully roofed and well worth a visit by any age at any time of year. Delightful picnic areas and rooms available for group use. Illustrated tour sheets in ten languages, or experienced guides provided for pre-booked parties at no extra charge.

School trips to Skipton Castle have access to facilities for educational visits include eating area, classroom and guided tour. Free preparatory visits for teachers. Shop selling wide range of gifts or pre-ordered goody bags available for collection.  Teacher’s resource pack available from the shop.

New free coach parking and drop-off for pre-booked groups.

Ideal for many areas of the school curriculum and all key stages.

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Attraction Facilities

Cafe, Picnic Site, Shop, Toilets

Group Facilities

Pre visit Available, Risk Assessment Available

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Welcome

Opening hours

10am Last admission 5pm (Oct-Mar 4pm)

Pricing

Please call or visit our website for details

Address

Skipton-Castle, Skipton

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10am Last admission 5pm (Oct-Mar 4pm)

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Address

Skipton-Castle, Skipton

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