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Middleham Castle Middleham Castle. Ancient monument dating back to 1087. Summer opening hours are10am to 5pm. Winter opening hours are 10am until 4pm Saturdays and Sundays only.
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No day out in the Yorkshire Dales would be complete without a visit to Middleham Castle. Once the home of Richard III, you can relive the Castle’s illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners. Although roofless, extensive remains of the fortified palace still survive, making Middleham a fascinating castle to explore. Why not also visit nearby Richmond Castle and Barnard Castle for more action packed days out in the dales. This page is for visitors and fans of Middleham Castle to share photos, thoughts and recommendations. If you have any questions about Middleham Castle or English Heritage please email [email protected] or 'like' us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/English-Heritage/173240995747 and post your question there, where we will be happy to get back to you as soon as we can.

Good morning from sunny Middleham!As the season comes to a close, make the most of the fine weather with hot drinks and ...
18/10/2026

Good morning from sunny Middleham!
As the season comes to a close, make the most of the fine weather with hot drinks and a sale on our cold drinks, ice creams and cakes.

We have plenty of outdoor games and dressing up: the pigeons may come along to watch!

Hullo from Middleham Castle! Are you an English Heritage Member? If you are, do come and visit us this week - it's Membe...
17/10/2026

Hullo from Middleham Castle! Are you an English Heritage Member? If you are, do come and visit us this week - it's Members Appreciation Week at all our properties! ALL English Heritage members get 15% off any purchases, including books, food and drink, toys and puzzles between today, 17th October until 25th October. If you enjoy games of strategy, alliances (and treachery) we have our own game of Risk available.
Other treats for our members this week - you can bring a friend in with you for free!
If you buy a Gift of Membership for someone else, you can get 20% discount.
We have a number of holiday cottages and apartments where you can stay inside one of our historic places including Dover Castle, Osborne House, Rievaulx Abbey and others. If members book one of our holiday cottages this week, for this year or next there's a special saving of 10%!
And if you refer a friend who then joins as a member, you'll receive a £10 M&S voucher from us as a thank you.
This is THE week for English Heritage Members at all our sites so come and visit us, bring a friend!
Plus, if you join English Heritage this week, you can enjoy these discount offers too.
See you soon?

It's Sale Week at Middleham Castle! As we approach the end of the visitor season, we have some yummy treats and goodies ...
11/10/2026

It's Sale Week at Middleham Castle! As we approach the end of the visitor season, we have some yummy treats and goodies on sale. Lots of Yorkshire specialities, including Ginger Parkin, Yorkshire Brack or Tea Loaf, Parkin Biscuits,. And our exclusive range of Yorkshire Ice Creams as well as some Magnums and Ice Lollies. Also some interesting children's crafts and toys, also reduced.
Once they're gone, they're gone!
Entry to our shop is entirely free, we are open from 10.00 until 5.00pm
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Good morning from a bright and sunny Middleham! it's a cracking morning - just the weather to come and explore our magni...
11/10/2026

Good morning from a bright and sunny Middleham! it's a cracking morning - just the weather to come and explore our magnificent mediaeval castle - once the home of Richard Plantaganet, Duke of Gloucester who became King Richard III of England. Her was the last of the Plantaganet line and the last English King to die in battle.
Middleham was a childhood home for Richard and he later made it his family home following his marriage to the Lady Anne Neville.
The castle keep at Middleham is one of the largest in England and is an unusual design. There is a lot of castle to see here. You can climb up to the Great Hall level and imagine the sumptuous feasts that were held there when Dukes and Kings visited and stayed here. The spritelier of you can climb up to the top of the Keep Tower, where you can enjoy the same vies across the surrounding lands and parks that Richard himself would have enjoyed.
We are open from 10.00 until 5.00pm, last admissions at 4.30pm.
We have a small exhibition area, an interesting shop with food, drinks, ice creams, toys and historical themed books for all ages.
See you soon?

09/10/2026

Good morning from a sunny but blustery Middleham!! We are experiencing some very strong winds in Wensleydale today, especially at the top of our south east tower. We check windspeeds regularly to ensure your safety so you may find when you get here that we have had to temporarily close the tower. We only do this if it is absolutely necessary but please bear with us if the tower is not available when you visit us today. Everywhere else in the Castle is open as usual, including our shop with some super bargains in our sale, freshly ground coffee, tea and refreshing cold drinks. Along with a warm welcome as always!
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It's Cake Week at Middleham Castle!! As we approach the end of the 2026 Season, we have some yummy Yorkshire Cakes on sa...
06/10/2026

It's Cake Week at Middleham Castle!!

As we approach the end of the 2026 Season, we have some yummy Yorkshire Cakes on sale at reduced prices.
Lottie Shaws Ginger Parkin, Elizabeth Botham's Yorkshire Brack, Ginger Brack, Plum Loaf and Landlords Fruit Cake are all on sale as they have short dates. Just the job with a cup of tea and a piece of Wensleydale Cheese.

These are yummy, traditional tastes of Yorkshire at bargain prices.

The Castle Shop is open every day from 10.00 to 5.00pm
When these cakes are gone, they're gone.
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Middleham Bridge has reopened!!We are delighted to tell you that Middleham Bridge, on the A6108, has been reopened to al...
03/10/2026

Middleham Bridge has reopened!!
We are delighted to tell you that Middleham Bridge, on the A6108, has been reopened to all traffic.
It's been closed for a month as a result of a lorry having struck the stonework. The damaged arch has now been removed to enable the road to be reopened. A full repair will take place next Spring/Summer but for the rest of the winter all roads lead to Middleham once more!
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It's Sale Time at Middleham Castle!We have a real variety of interesting items on sale at well reduced prices, including...
02/10/2026

It's Sale Time at Middleham Castle!
We have a real variety of interesting items on sale at well reduced prices, including books, creative crafts, notebooks, jewellery and toys. Great opportunity to buy something lovely for your loved ones. Or to buy in advance of the mid winter event we aren't mentioning just yet!!
Our shop is open every day from 10.00am until 4.30pm and is free to visit.
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Good morning from Middleham Castle on this fine and auspicious day, 2nd October 2026. Some 574 years ago today, Richard ...
02/10/2026

Good morning from Middleham Castle on this fine and auspicious day, 2nd October 2026. Some 574 years ago today, Richard Plantaganet was born in Fotheringhay Castle. third son of Richard, 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. In respect of which we are proud to be flying Richards personal standard from the Castle Keep Tower.

Richard became Duke of Gloucester and gained a number of other titles and roles under the reign of his eldest brother Edward IV of England. After his brothers death, Richard became Lord Protector o the Realm on behalf of his bothers son Edward V and also of Edwards younger brother, Richard of Shrewsbury and Duke of York.

However, the marriage between the late King and Elizabeth Woodville was declared bigamous, making the late Kings son illegitimate and, therefore, disqualified f4rom taking the throne. Instead, Richard of Gloucester was crowned King.
He reigned for 2 years and 2 months. He was killed during the Battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485, the last Plantagenet King and the last English King to die in battle.

Today is a beautiful, sunny day here in Middleham. Why not come and visit Richards favourite and family home in beautiful Wensleydale? We are open until 5pm, last admission 4.30pm. Bring a picnic or lunch out at one of our local hostelries, just a short walk from the Castle gate.
Although the historic Middleham Bridge is currently closed, Middleham is very much open and reached via the A6108 from Masham and Bedale.
See you soon?

FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER UPDATEWe still have some cooking apples looking for a home - lovely for an apple crumble or apple sau...
11/09/2026

FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER UPDATE
We still have some cooking apples looking for a home - lovely for an apple crumble or apple sauce to go with your Sunday roast! When they're gone, they're gone.

One of our lovely neighbours here in Middleham has given us lots of cooking apples - lovely Bramley's - and some Red Devils eating apples too. For a small - or large -donation to Castle funds, you can get yourself some yummy local apples. Not even one food mile on them!!
It's apple crumble time! By the way, we have some of our special Apple crumble and custard ice cream tubs still available - while stocks last. - so you can get yourself a double treat if you're quick, there aren't tubs many left.
Please pop in and get yourself some apples.
See you soon?

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Leyburn
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01969 623899

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