skipton castle

Skipton Castle    

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Skipton Castle North Yorkshire is one of the best preserved famous castles in Britain open for educational school visits and group bookings with book …

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Mar 3, 2025
A very impressive castle, and I was fortunate enough to go on a stunning day! Special thanks to Anthony for his impeccable interpersonal skills and customer service; his kind and affable approach ma…Full review by graceceee
Mar 1, 2025
We've been to Skipton many times but had never gone into the castle before today. It was a wonderful experience and worth doing once. The castle is well preserved. I was surprised by the lack of furn…Full review by beccax95
Feb 21, 2025
Visited on Wednesday 02nd October 2024. It has over 900 years of history, including being the last Royalist Castle in the Civil War. It is still a private dwelling, with only part open to the public.…Full review by Cheekycockney190757

Facts

Construction completed:c. 1090
Type:Castle

Questions & answers

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Can you take dogs in
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From the castle web site: "Dogs are allowed on a short lead within the Castle. The only exceptions are the Tearoom & Shop. Please make sure you clean up if there are any accidents …
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From the castle web site: "Dogs are allowed on a short lead within the Castle. The only exceptions are the Tearoom & Shop. Please make sure you clean up if there are any accidents and please make sure they do not pee inside the Castle or on the grass. Dogs are also allowed within Skipton Castle Woods but please keep them on a lead"
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My mum uses a Mobilty scooter, would the castle be accessible for her? Thank you
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The grounds yes, the actual castle no as lots of staircase and steps etc
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Can you park a motorhome near by
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Their is a large main car park near and it has parking for coaches. Less than a 3 min walk on the flat.
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Please can you tell me if I can walk to the castle from the town.
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Yes it’s not far at all
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