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Castle Bolton
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Castle Bolton is a village in North Yorkshire, England. It is in Wensleydale, one of the Yorkshire Dales. The village takes its name from Bolton Castle, which overlooks the west end of the village gre
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castle Bolton, the nearest railway station is Redmire, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL8 4ET. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Castle Bolton is a village in North Yorkshire, England. It is in Wensleydale, one of the Yorkshire Dales. The village takes its name from Bolton Castle, which overlooks the west end of the village green. The population of the civil parish was less than 100 at the 2011 census, so details are maintained in the parish of Redmire. In 2015, North Yorkshire County Council estimated the population to be 60. The village is historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Richmondshire, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The name Bolton derives from the Old English bōðl-tūn meaning 'a collection of buildings'. The village was largely constructed after the nearby castle and the houses were used by the retinue of Mary, Queen of Scots when she was imprisoned in the castle. The Dales artist Fred Lawson came for a holiday in 1910, set up his artist's studio in the middle of the village and loved it so much he never left.
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Official information
Bolton Castle is a historic medieval castle located in the Yorkshire Dales, offering a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. Guests can explore the castle's gardens, participate in falconry, and enjoy daily medieval-themed events such as archery demonstrations and wild boar feeding.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Castle Bolton is a village in North Yorkshire, England. It is in Wensleydale, one of the Yorkshire Dales. The village takes its name from Bolton Castle, which overlooks the west end of the village green. The population of the civil parish was less than 100 at the 2011 census, so details are maintained in the parish of Redmire. In 2015, North Yorkshire County Council estimated the population to be 60. The village is historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Richmondshire, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The name Bolton derives from the Old English bōðl-tūn meaning 'a collection of buildings'. The village was largely constructed after the nearby castle and the houses were used by the retinue of Mary, Queen of Scots when she was imprisoned in the castle. The Dales artist Fred Lawson came for a holiday in 1910, set up his artist's studio in the middle of the village and loved it so much he never left.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3227, -1.9476
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton
- Postcode
- DL8 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- +44 1969 623 981
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- boltoncastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Castle Bolton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Bolton?
- Castle Bolton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4ET), in the parish of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton.
- What is Castle Bolton?
- Castle Bolton is a village in North Yorkshire, England. It is in Wensleydale, one of the Yorkshire Dales. The village takes its name from Bolton Castle, which overlooks the west end of the village gre
- How do I get to Castle Bolton?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4ET.
- Is Castle Bolton a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Bolton is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Bolton?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4ET.