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Skipton Castle
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Where better to experience almost a thousand years of British history than by visiting Skipton Castle. Open all year...
moreWhere better to experience almost a thousand years of British history than by visiting Skipton Castle. Open all year round, tours are popular with visitors who come from far and wide to explore what some consider to be, a castle jewel of the North. Overlooking an intriguing market town, this remarkable 900 year old fortress is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England. The history is inseparable from the Clifford family. During the Civil War, Skipton Castle was the last Royalist bastion in the North, yielding only after a three-year siege in 1645. ‘Slighted’ under the orders of Cromwell, the Castle was skilfully restored years later by the indubitable matriarch and egalitarian, Lady Anne Clifford (1589-1676) who was born here. Today the dedicated team at Skipton Castle follow in her footsteps in its preservation. It is the focal point at the top of the High Street, so after a visit, it is fun and easy to take a stroll around the lovely shops, old markless
- Website: skiptoncastle.co.uk
- Address: ., The Bailey, Skipton BD23 1AW Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1AW
- Phone: (01756) 792442
- Hours: Open Now
- Mon: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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- rabster74
  29/06/24
  If you are visiting Skipton this is well worth a visit. The castle is well preserved and there are numerous rooms to explore. Great on a rainy day. It's privately owned so you don't get the same... more
- Lancastrian3
  27/06/24
  My wife and I had always planned to visit Skipton Castle, but for some reason had never done so. But yesterday, we went with our son for his 38th Birthday. It was an excellent place to visit. The... more
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