Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle Explore England's greatest Norman fortress.

With breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. The castle was originally built to subdue the unruly North of England it is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain. Learn all about the castle’s past in the interactive exhibition before taking a peaceful stroll round the secluded Cockpit G

arden. The castle’s fun and exciting events programme will give you the perfect chance to enjoy live action events and don’t forget to bring a picnic.

⚠️Unfortunately, due to increasing wind gusts, the keep is closed temporarily today (4/6/2026). We will continue to moni...
04/06/2026

⚠️Unfortunately, due to increasing wind gusts, the keep is closed temporarily today (4/6/2026). We will continue to monitor it for the rest of the day.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

(Photo below not taken today but in better weather.)

Happy Wednesday! After all this sun, we could do with a feast or two and so we think it’s time to shine a spotlight on S...
27/05/2026

Happy Wednesday! After all this sun, we could do with a feast or two and so we think it’s time to shine a spotlight on Scolland’s Hall 📣

Scolland’s Hall is perhaps the most underrated spot at Richmond Castle!

The heart of the castle, Scolland’s Hall was home to feasting, celebration and the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy. It is the centre of the palatial complex and one of the best preserved 11th century halls in Europe 🏰

The hall is named after a man called Scolland. He was the steward of the castle and the naming is likely due to the amount of time he spent roaming these very grounds!

Stewards were important figures in castles as they managed the owner’s accounts and most of the money and resources entering the castle. Scolland is also known for being the lord of nearby Bedale - a title his descendants carried on past him. All this to say between his title and his job, Scolland was one important person!

Today Scolland’s Hall is still a massive part of the ruins of the castle, if you’ve ever visited us you’ll know it’s easily recognisable and a true hidden gem of the site ✨

⚠️Unfortunately due to unforeseen issues, Richmond Castle will be opening slightly later at 10:30am today.We apologise f...
26/05/2026

⚠️Unfortunately due to unforeseen issues, Richmond Castle will be opening slightly later at 10:30am today.

We apologise for the inconvenience and will see you when we open!

Did you know the keep at Richmond Castle is around 100ft tall? 🔍Probably built by Alan Rufus’ great-nephew Conan in the ...
25/05/2026

Did you know the keep at Richmond Castle is around 100ft tall? 🔍

Probably built by Alan Rufus’ great-nephew Conan in the mid 12th century, the keep is an awe-inspiring visual reminder of the wealth and power of its builder. Unusually though, despite its domineering presence in the Richmond skyline, the keep was not actually built for a military or defensive purpose. Instead it was designed as a purely symbolic display of power and status, looking impressive back in the 12th century and even now in the 21st! 🏰

Have you climbed the many stairs to the top of the keep? Perhaps you’ve taken a photo of this great tower that you’re particularly proud of? Either way we’d love to hear your stories and see your photos of our keep! Feel free to drop them in the comment section below 👇

(Photo below taken by the site team of the keep glowing in this bank holiday sun!☀️)

Happy bank holiday Sunday from Richmond Castle! 🌤️Looking like the weather is going to stay wonderfully warm today so wh...
24/05/2026

Happy bank holiday Sunday from Richmond Castle! 🌤️

Looking like the weather is going to stay wonderfully warm today so why not pay us a visit?

It’s officially Member’s Week! 🎉A time to say a big thank you to our wonderful members that support us and celebrate the...
23/05/2026

It’s officially Member’s Week! 🎉

A time to say a big thank you to our wonderful members that support us and celebrate the important work you help us to do! Sending a big thanks from the team here at Richmond Castle 🫶

From the 23rd through to the 31st of May, there is a lot of fabulous stuff happening this week at English Heritage sites ✨

From 20% off in shops to exclusive member’s events, there is truly cause for celebration 🙌

For those of you who aren’t currently members, with 15 months for the price of 12 now is also the perfect time to join 😉

(Note: all offers require a valid English Heritage membership card to be presented at time of purchase/event. Pop in to our shop or take a look at our website for more information on what’s on offer!)

Wow! What a fabulously busy Saturday we have had here at the castle! 🏰 The sun has been shining, games have been played ...
23/05/2026

Wow! What a fabulously busy Saturday we have had here at the castle! 🏰

The sun has been shining, games have been played and many (many) ice creams have been consumed… 🍦

What more could you want!

Looking for something to do this bank holiday? We may be biased but we think a visit to Richmond Castle might be the best way to enjoy the sun ☀️

(Pictured below: Our Robin Hood tower looking stunning in the blue skies today!)

Calling all book lovers! 📣Did you know we have a fabulous second hand book shop at the castle? 🏰From thrillers to childr...
15/05/2026

Calling all book lovers! 📣

Did you know we have a fabulous second hand book shop at the castle? 🏰

From thrillers to children’s books to just a few books about castles, it houses generous donations from our community in the form of books! 📚

Our book reserves are running a little thin at the moment so this is an official call for any donations of books! We are particularly low on fiction books in general ✨

If you have anything you would like to donate, please pop in to our shop and leave your donations with a member of our friendly team !🤩

One of those views that really sticks with you.The view from the castle along the Swale really does keep us on our toes....
13/05/2026

One of those views that really sticks with you.

The view from the castle along the Swale really does keep us on our toes. Each season feels like a completely different landscape and it is a privilege to watch it change with the passing months!

With views like this for an office, our team certainly does feel like the luckiest team in the world 🤩

(Not pictured: our team basking in some late evening sunshine during the lock up !)

There’s something so magical about looking out of one of the windows of our keep ✨Each direction boasts a different view...
12/05/2026

There’s something so magical about looking out of one of the windows of our keep ✨

Each direction boasts a different view of the surrounding area, each as lovely as the last and each as steeped in history as rich as a cup of good old Yorkshire tea! ☕️

It’s crazy to think just how much this view must have changed over time.

Have you climbed to the top of the keep? Do you have any photos you’d like to share? 📸

If so drop them in the comments below 👇

We’d love to see them!

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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