Bolton Castle
North Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Lord Bolton (Scrope family)
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Garsdale, 15.3 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Castle Bolton, Leyburn DL8 4ET
A late 14th-century fortress built for the Scrope family, still in the same family's hands today, best known as one of the places Mary, Queen of Scots was held during her long imprisonment in England - she spent around six months here in 1568. No visitor reviews are logged yet for this listing, so there's little visitor-reported detail on what a trip here feels like day to day.
Who to know
Mary, Queen of Scots · held here around six months in 1568 during her imprisonment
Worth the trip
The Mary, Queen of Scots connection - her rooms and the story of her stay are the castle's clearest draw.
Before you go
With no visitor reviews available, check the castle's own website directly for current opening days and ticket details before travelling.
Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment site
Common questions about Bolton Castle
Where is Bolton Castle?
Bolton Castle is in North Yorkshire, England, at Castle Bolton, Leyburn DL8 4ET.
Do you need a ticket to visit Bolton Castle?
Yes - Bolton Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Lord Bolton (Scrope family). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Bolton Castle?
The Mary, Queen of Scots connection - her rooms and the story of her stay are the castle's clearest draw.
Is Bolton Castle a ruin or still intact?
Bolton Castle is a partial ruin - Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment site.
