Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle

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Knaresborough Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument which is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and maintained by Harrogate Borough …

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Jan 10, 2025
Went with friends, staying at a local hotel. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Made us all feel very welcome. Special thanks to Simon and Arthur who were lovely. However all staff were very nice.… Full review by Vicky W
Dec 27, 2024
We had a flying visit (Less than 2 hours) to this pleasant town in early November. It has large grassed areas by the castle which is free to visit with lovely views of the river Nidd and viaduct and … Full review by OldBear
Dec 19, 2024
More ruins than a castle per se, and we might have missed it but for the 'i' for the information centre nearby. Lovely view from the (small) grounds and apparently the centre's museum and castle tic… Full review by Vanessacalling
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Facts

Owner:Duchy of Lancaster
Construction completed:Around 1100, rebuilt 1301–1307
Type:Castle

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Can I access the castle with a pram?
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Yes definitely it’s a very accessible area.
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Are dogs allowed at Knaresborough Castle?
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Yes they are
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Is there a carpark near the castle itself because my Mom cant work that long. . Thanks
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Yes however it's not large, so can fill on busy times.
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Knaresborough castle how much entrance fee
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the charge for the castle including tour is £3.50.
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Hi all, Besides visiting the castle, museum and grounds, are there any interesting places within walking distance that I …
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Hi all, Besides visiting the castle, museum and grounds, are there any interesting places within walking distance that I can cover within a day trip (10am-5pm)? That I know of, there are Mother Shipton's Cave and The Petrifying Well nearby, I guess it's doable in a day trip to all these places - Knaresborough Castle, Museum, Grounds, Mother Shipton's Cave & Petrying Well? Please advise, thank you!
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You can fill the day in Knaresborough easily, even if you do miss out the caves. Although we fit everything in it was a long day, and not a lot of rest time. Personally an overnight …
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You can fill the day in Knaresborough easily, even if you do miss out the caves. Although we fit everything in it was a long day, and not a lot of rest time. Personally an overnight stop would have been better, but we didn't think there would be so much to do.
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