Key facts
- Operator
- Lord Bolton (Scrope family)
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
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.
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
