Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year.

The history of the castle is inseparable from that of the Clifford family who were granted the property by Edward II in 1310, when Robert Clifford was appointed first Lord Clifford of Skipton …

Visit Skipton concentric stone Castle with medieval architecture restored after the English civil war with tudor courtyard, medieval banqueting hall and castle dungeons.

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Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved castles in England. It has a shop, tea room and is great for group bookings and school visits. Book online now and save on admission!

Members of the castle household will take part in friendly competition throughout the weekend, with archery contests and combat displays - make sure to cheer for your chosen champion!

Skipton Castle, a medieval fortress over 900 years old, is one of the most complete and best-preserved castles in England. Hidden at the top of Skipton’s bustling High Street, its imposing …

Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved castles in England. It has a shop, tea room and is great for group bookings and school visits.

Young visitors can explore every corner of this splendidly preserved medieval castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. They will find out about the individuals and …

Print one of the above images and compare the castle you see today with the drawing of the castle as we think it looked in 1320. Write down or circle as many differences as you can.