Middleham Castle

30/08/2026

It's the last week of the school holidays so, if you're looking for somewhere to go or things to do at home, come and see us at Middleham Castle! We have a whole mediaeval castle to explore and a great selection of board games, make it yourself kits and very readable and read-aloud books that bring history to life - ideal for a soggy afternoon indoors!
Middleham Castle is open from 10.00 until 5.00pm every day, last admissions at 4.30pm but the shop is open until 5.00pm
See you soon?

19/08/2026

With another fortnight of school holidays to go, now is the time to get your hands on a bargain and keep everyone occupied! We have just three sets of the classic game of Risk available at the bargain price of £25. With over 100 playing pieces and a colourful board, this is the ultimate game of strategy, tactics (and treachery) to achieve world domination. It does take a few hours but with rain finally forecast, this is exactly what's needed to keep them absorbed and thinking.
Our shop is open every day from 10.00 until 5.00pm. Entry to the shop and exhibition is free, charges apply to visit the castle itself.
Just three sets of Risk are left reduced from £45 to £25, don't miss out, come and get yours today!

08/08/2026

Looking for a new adventure for your children this summer? We have a new trail to explore around Middleham Castle! The trail searches how to build a fortress and provides ideas and a special worksheet to help you design your own castle! There is no extra charge for following the trail, just normal admission. (If you book online you can get an extra discount too!) Or become a member and visit all of our 400 sites for free.
Middleham Castle is open every day from 10.00 until 5.00pm, last admission at 4.30pm but we recommend at least 1 hour to explore our castle.
Light snack, hot and cold drinks and ice creams available. Bring your own picnic. Dogs welcome (on a short lead).
See you soon?

21/07/2026

With the school holidays here, hare you looking for games or activities for your children or grandchildren? Here at Middleham Castle Shop, we have a great selection of historically themed story books, colouring or sticker books, board games, make-it activities, and historically themed dressing up clothes and accoutrements. All reasonably priced and some on special offer e.g. we have our exclusive Castles Monopoly reduced to £20.00 and the classic of all strategy games for older children (and ever-young adults) RISK! is currently on offer for just £25,00 instead of £45.00.

And, if you are a current member of English Heritage and have renewed your membership you get a 10% discount too!

Come and see how we can help you keep your youngsters busy, after they've explored this impressive Mediaeval Castle, of course!

Middleham Castle is open every day from 10.00a.m. to 5.00p.m., last entries to the castle at 4.30p.m.
See you soon?

21/07/2026

ICE CREAM!!!

Having sold our entire stock of ice cream tubs on Sundays special offer day, we have now restocked our freezer with more tasty Northern Bloc Yorkshire ice creams. Thanks to your feedback, we have also added two plant based vegan ices - with a tub of Vanilla with British Berries and a Vegan Almond Magnum.
Now available at our Middleham Castle Shop, open 10.00a.m. until 5.00p.m. every day until the end of October.
Come and see us soon and keep cool with our yummy ice creams!!

16/07/2026

Come and try our new ice creams for just £1 per tub!!!
Where? Middleham Castle
When? This Sunday 19th July
Time? Open from 10.00a.m. until 5.00p.m.

This year we have a new, Yorkshire ice cream supplier: Northern Bloc from Leeds. As well as Double Chocolate, Madagascan Vanilla and Strawberries and Cream, their clever ice cream inventions team have come up with some yummy flavours especially for us. How about proper English puds in ice-cream form? Try our Sticky Toffee Pudding, a rich, indulgent brown sugar ice cream, swirled with toffee sauce. Or our Tangy Bramley Apple Crumble with Custard Ice Cream and a yummy crumble??? We also have a super Doggy ice cream tub too.

NB All our Northern Bloc Ice Creams are made from gluten free ingredients - even the crumble - although they are made on a premises that handles gluten containing ingredients.

So come along to Middleham Castle on Sunday 19th July for super and unusual ice creams at just £1 per tub. Don't be late because we have a limited stock for this special tasting event and once they're gone, they're gone.

See you Sunday 19th!!!

13/07/2026

We have some gorgeous new knightly accoutrements just arrived in our Castle shop. The new range includes soft play sword and scabbard and shield (the shield makes a lovely mediaeval style cushion too), a King or Queens crowned helmet, tabard, new bow and arrows set, wooden sword and new bejewelled felt crowns - adjustable to fit adults too!
For the Squire, Knight of Warrior Princess in your household, this is the place to come. Hurry while stocks last!

The Castle Shop is open every day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., free entry to the shop.
See you soon?

10/07/2026

GUIDED TOUR OF MIDDLEHAM CASTLE!!
We will be giving a guided tour of Middleham Castle this Sunday 12th July starting at 11.00a.m. from the Ticket Office.
Find out who built this important and impressive castle over 900 years ago and why. Who lived here, who was held prisoner here, who was born or died here. What was life like for the resident cook? What food did they serve?
All sorts of insights into life in this Mediaeval Castle.
There is no additional charge for the tour. Normal admission charges apply and entry is free for English Heritage members.
If you would like to imagine life within the mighty walls of Middleham Castle, come and join us this Sunday 12th July at 11.00a.m.
See you then?!

02/07/2026

👑 Middleham's biggest weekend is here! ⚔️

The Richard III Festival returns to Middleham Castle this weekend, bringing the Wars of the Roses to life with medieval reenactments, family activities, living history and fantastic live entertainment.

Step back into the turbulent world of the Wars of the Roses at Middleham Castle. Once home to the young king himself, the castle provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of living history, entertainment, and family activities.

02/07/2026

EXTRA - SPECIAL EVENT!!!!
SATURDAY 4th JULY 2026
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE, 11.30a.m.

As part of our King Richard III Festival events this weekend, we are delighted to be welcoming author Philippa Langley MBE to Middleham Castle for a special talk:

"A LOST KING & TWO MISSING PRINCES"
Philippa first took the world by storm in 2012 when she led the discovery of the remains of Richard III beneath a car park in Leicester through her original Looking For Richard Project. The discovery and reburial of King Richard was watched by an estimated global audience of over 366 million. In 2015, she was made an MBE by HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace and in 2022, The Lost King film (dir. Sir Stephen Frears) told Philippa’s remarkable story.

With King Richard III laid to rest, Philippa has turned her attention to one of our most enduring historical mysteries: the disappearance of the sons of King Edward IV of England, more commonly referred to as the ‘Princes in the Tower’.

Philippa will be in conversation about her extraordinary journey with Richard III in what promises to be a fascinating event. There will lots of time for questions and a book signing at the end. We look forward to welcoming Kingfinder Philippa to King Richard’s home at Middleham Castle on Saturday 4 July 2026 at 11.30am. Don’t miss it!

Also here throughout Saturday and Sunday are York City Levy, local Mediaeval Re-enactment group, showing daily life in the time of King Richard III. And various stalls and other interested groups and organisations. Come and see Living History and find out about life in this magnificent castle as it would have been in its heyday!!!

Normal admission prices apply, English Heritage Members enter free of charge.
The castle opens at 10.00a.m.. until 5.00pm, last entry is at 4.30pm.
Hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams available. Bring your own picnic, tables available.
See you on Saturday