Key facts
- Operator
- Ingilby family (Ripley Castle Estate)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Limited tour days
Pinpoint
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
A castle held by the same family, the Ingilbys, for over 700 years, with the interior only open via guided tour on selected days - reviewers who've had the same guide, Sylvia, more than once describe her as much a reason to visit as the house itself. The grounds run to deer, pheasants, and a small adventure playground, good for a few hours' walk beyond the tour.
Worth the trip
The guided tour - reviewers name their guide directly and rate the personal, knowledgeable delivery above the building itself.
Before you go
Tours run on selected days only, so check current availability before travelling; the tearoom can mean a real wait for food on busy days, so it's worth planning around if you're hungry.
Reviewers consistently praise Ripley Castle's beautiful grounds and the knowledgeable, engaging guides - Sylvia is named directly by more than one reviewer as a highlight of their visit. Several also enjoy the resident deer and wildlife around the park. A recurring practical gripe is the tearoom, which multiple reviewers found closed earlier than expected (around 3pm) or had a long wait for food.
Guided tours; check current availability
“Lovely place to visit. Tour guide was very informative giving detailed history of Ripley Castle and the Ingleby family that currently live there.”— Craig Ripley, visitor review
