Ripley Castle & Gardens
Harrogate
A magnificent 14th century castle and gardens, with a long and dramatic history based at Ripley, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
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Description
Ripley Castle is a truly magnificent property which has been home to the Ingilby family for over 700 years. The castle has had a rather colourful history and some fantastic stories to tell from religious persecution, to Oliver Cromwell being kept at gun point in the library!
Tours of the castle are conducted daily, lasting well over an hour. You will visit all the rooms which are open to the public and will receive an in-depth informative experience. During school holidays and on the weekends there are special tours available for children.
Enjoy a lovely walk around the castle grounds, take in the breath-taking views over the lakes and deer park. Wander around the walled kitchen garden which is home to a vast herb bed and collection of rare vegetables. Join the park walk round the castle’s ornamental lake, across the waterfall and straight into the deer park, where you can watch the cattle and fallow deer graze peacefully under the ancient trees.
Features and facilities
Features
White Rose Award winner (Visitor Attraction of the Year)
Deer Park
Walled Kitchen Garden
Children’s Play Area
Facilities
Educational visits
Daily Tours
Café
Gift Shop
Wedding Venue
Conference Facilities
Prices
Castle & Gardens or Gardens only
Check website for prices.
Opening times
Castle
Entry by Guided Tour only
April to October:
Daily from 11.00am – 3.00pm
March and November
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 11.00am – 3.00pm
January, February and December
Weekends only – from 11.00am – 3.00pm
Please Note: the Castle will be closed on 8th & 9th December 2012 due to the annual Christmas Fair being held.
Gardens
Open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)
9.00am – 5.00pm (4.30pm winter months). Check the website for further info.