Middleham Castle

Places of Interest & Free Places to Visit

Middleham

PLACE AT A GLANCE

Castle Hill, Middleham, North Yorkshire

DL8 4QG

ABOUT THIS PLACE 

Impressive medieval castle associated with Richard III and the Neville family. Explore the great keep, surviving walls and views across Wensleydale. Admission charges apply; check opening times before visiting.

Explore more of the town in our Middleham Town Hub. If you are looking for somewhere nearby for a coffee, read our visit to Castle Keep Tea Room, beside the castle.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Opening times: Opening hours vary seasonally. Check English Heritage's current opening calendar before travelling.
Admission / prices: Paid admission; English Heritage members enter free. Advance online tickets can be cheaper. Check the current price for your visit date.
Parking: No on-site parking. Limited free on-street parking nearby; the town car park can also be used.
Facilities: Gift shop, picnic area with five benches and an exhibition. No toilets on site; public toilets are about 70 metres away.
Families: Children can explore the castle grounds; pushchairs are allowed.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Accessibility: Level access to the ground-floor keep; upper levels require steep spiral stairs. Uneven grass and ground in places. No designated disabled parking or accessible toilets on site.
Good to know: Middleham Castle has no toilets on site, so use the public facilities in the village before your visit. Ground-level areas are more accessible than the upper keep, which has steep spiral stairs. Check opening days and any travel diversions before setting out.