Castles in North Yorkshire

Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Medieval fortress in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Bolton Castle was completed in 1399 and you can see where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. There ar...

York, North Yorkshire

Castle Howard, in the heart of North Yorkshire, is a stunning 18th century residence, which is set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howard...

York, North Yorkshire

  While mostly in ruins now, Clifford's tower still stands tall as a fantastic piece of medieval architecture. The largest and most visible piece of Yo...

Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Situated in the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley Castle is a ruinous 12th century construction and was once besieged during the English Civil Wa...

Middleham, North Yorkshire

Middleham Castle is an impressive fortress and childhood home of Richard III.

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle was developed by Henry II and King John in the mid-12th century, although for nearly 3,000 years it was intermittently inhabited and ...

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Dispite being over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is still one of England's best preserved and complete medieval castles.

York, North Yorkshire

Take a trip through 400 years of Victorian British life.