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Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum
Knaresborough Castle Castleyard Knaresborough HG5 8AS
Opening Times:
The museum is open daily from Good Friday until 30 September from 10.30am - 5pm
Admission charge
Adult £2.60
Child £1.50
Concessions £1.60
Family £7.50
Group rates on application
30 minutes tours run at:
11am
12pm
2.30pm
3.30pm
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Description:
About the Castle:
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle stands towering over the River Nidd. A visit to the site includes a tour to discover what Royalty got up to in the King's Tower, get a glimpse of the dungeon and walk through the underground sallyport.
Inside the original Tudor Courthouse you can still see the a court scene in place within the original layout.
The building also houses a museum with three main galleries:
Discover the history of Knaresborough’s famous residents such as Blind Jack and Guy Fawkes, the industries of the town and artefacts from the Castle’s days housing a prison.
Look out for the shirt allegedly worn during the execution of local Royalist, Sir Henry Slingsby, following his role in the English Civil War. Try on clothes from the period.
You can also see beautiful archaeological treasures found in the area.
Don’t leave without seeing chainmail, trying on Medieval clothes and playing Medieval games in the hands-on ‘Life in a Castle’ gallery.
Contact Details:
Farena Bashir Education Assistant farena.bashir@harrogate.gov.uk or Diane Taylor Audience development Officer diane.taylor@harrogate.gov.uk Call us on 01423 556188
Learning Programmes:
Tudors, Tudor Music, Civil War Gallery, Life in a Medieval Castle Gallery
Specialisms:
Medieval castle life
History
Tudors
