Knaresborough Castle

27/08/2026

We may be closed this Bank Holiday Monday, but there's still plenty of history to discover. Join a guided tour of the Sallyport, the secret underground tunnel hidden beneath Knaresborough Castle!

Sunday 30th August at 11am and 3pm
https://culturenorthyorkshire.co.uk/events/knaresborough-castle-sallyport-tours/

26/08/2026

There are a few tickets left for Make and Take tomorrow at 10am, 11am and 12noon

Embroider your own bookmark with simple stitching and create a paper sampler inspired by the beautiful needlework in our museum collections!

Thursday 27th August. Follow the link to book 👇
https://culturenorthyorkshire.co.uk/events/make-take-needlework-kc/

25/08/2026

Thanks for bearing with us everyone - the Courthouse Museum is fully open and ready to welcome you 🥳

Open 9:30am - 4:30pm
https://culturenorthyorkshire.co.uk/our-venues/knaresborough-castle/

21/08/2026

Good news if you're visiting us this weekend: the Castle will be open as normal and Sallyport Tours will be running as planned.

Unfortunately, we're currently unable to fully open the Museum due to an issue affecting part of the building. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve it.

If you're heading our way, we look forward to seeing you 😊

13/08/2026

Fingers crossed for more blue skies this weekend in Knaresborough.

If you're exploring the town on Sunday, be sure not to miss out on a Tour of the Sallyport - a secret underground tunnel here at the Castle.

11am and 3pm
Book tickets here: https://culturenorthyorkshire.co.uk/events/knaresborough-castle-sallyport-tours/

13/08/2026

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12/08/2026

There are a few places left for Make & Take tomorrow 🕊️

Kids are invited to decorate a bird and create a landscape background for it to fly and perch in, while discovering which birds nest in buildings and learning how we can help protect declining populations.

Here's a picture from our session at Skipton Town Hall today.

Thursday 13th August, 10am (fully booked), 11am and 12noon
https://www.ticketsource.com/harrogate-knaresborough-museums/make-and-take-brick-loving-birds/e-kkvggv

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06/08/2026

🌿 During your visit to Knaresborough you might spot some Castle Critters including the very special Maindenhair Speelnwort - a rare fern found in only a handful of locations across the country.

Our Shop is stocked with badges, notebooks, tote bags and postcards featuring these special species - pick up a souvenir to complete your trip and help raise awareness of these fab flora and fauna.