Helmsley Castle

Castlegate
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
YO62 5AB
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/helmsley

E-mail

Customer Services

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone

01439 770442

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
The towering keep at Helmsley Castle against a stormy sky
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Towering over the attractive market town of Helmsley, and surrounded by spectacular banks and ditches, Helmsley Castle is an imposing site with a wealth of history. It has recently undergone a thorough makeover by English Heritage, making it more accessible to a wide range of visitors. Its fascinating story is told through a brand-new visitor centre, and an imaginative hands-on exhibition in the mansion range, which explores the social and domestic, as well as the military, aspects of the fortress. The towering, shattered keep and fearsome earthworks continue to fire the imaginations of visitors to the site, making Helmsley Castle the perfect location to learn more about the dramatic history of this region.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

21 March-30 September 2008
Mon-Sun
10.00-18.00

1-31 October 2008
Mon-Sun
10.00-17.00

1 November 2008-28 February 2009
Thurs-Mon
10.00-16.00

1-31 March 2009
Mon-Sun
10.00-17.00

Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January

 Admission charges

Adults: £4.00
Children: £2.00
Concessions: £3.20
Family: £10.00
English Heritage Members: Free

15% discount for groups of 11 and more

Discounts

  • English Heritage
 General services and facilities
  • General audio-guide available
  • Parking for coaches
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Education facilities available

Castlegate
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
YO62 5AB
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/helmsley

E-mail

Customer Services

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone

01439 770442

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available

Castlegate
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
YO62 5AB
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/helmsley

E-mail

Customer Services

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone

01439 770442

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

23 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

24 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

25 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

26 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

27 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

28 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

29 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

30 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Family Fun Trail

31 October 2010

A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval legend
King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood & Marion and St George. There's also the mini model Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

The Medieval Christmas & Children's Dressing Up

4 December 2010

Discover how Christmas was celebrated during medieval times with Heuristics and their shows of fascinating facts and plenty of laughter. Plus, while the grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage children can have some festive fun trying on the medieval costumes with our large dressing up boxes. Presentations at 11am & 1.30pm.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

From 11am

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

The Medieval Christmas & Children's Dressing Up

5 December 2010

Discover how Christmas was celebrated during medieval times with Heuristics and their shows of fascinating facts and plenty of laughter. Plus, while the grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage children can have some festive fun trying on the medieval costumes with our large dressing up boxes. Presentations at 11am & 1.30pm.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

From 11am

Admission

Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket prices for non-members - Adult £4.70, Child £2.40, Concession £4, Family ticket £11.80 Ticket price includes entry to the event and Castle. This event is free for English Heritage Members

Castlegate
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
YO62 5AB
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/helmsley

E-mail

Customer Services

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone

01439 770442

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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