Pickering Castle

Pickering Castle A magnificent motte and bailey castle on the edge of the North York Moors

🏰 Pickering Castle – Closure on 28th AugustPlease be aware that Pickering Castle will be closed to visitors for the day ...
11/08/2026

🏰 Pickering Castle – Closure on 28th August

Please be aware that Pickering Castle will be closed to visitors for the day on Friday 28th August.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen!

Newest members of the Pickering Castle family! As many of you will have seen previously, that a beautiful duck had broug...
25/07/2026

Newest members of the Pickering Castle family!

As many of you will have seen previously, that a beautiful duck had brought her family into the castle, it seems she’s passed on how good it is to her pheasant friends !!

While Pickering Castle is a dog friendly site, please remember to keep them on lead, so we can continue to host an abundance of wildlife here at the castle 😄🏰

Our prices have changed! In line with the government reducing the VAT on admission prices it has made it easier for peop...
10/07/2026

Our prices have changed!

In line with the government reducing the VAT on admission prices it has made it easier for people to come enjoy our beautiful site!

Come and see us this weekend! Monday - Sunday, 10am-4:30pm. 😄

As many of you might’ve seen, our estates team hard at work de-vegging areas of the site!This entails them coming months...
08/07/2026

As many of you might’ve seen, our estates team hard at work de-vegging areas of the site!

This entails them coming months before to spray the growth on the walls, towers and stairs leaving it for a length of time and returning to pull the roots from the weeds that have died back!

It’s always fascinating to watch them work 🏰

A reminder for all those choosing to visit us during this hot week đŸ”„While we remain open, please remember to stay hydrat...
24/06/2026

A reminder for all those choosing to visit us during this hot week đŸ”„

While we remain open, please remember to stay hydrated and apply sun cream when necessary!

For those with dogs, we do have some areas of shelter plus filled water bowls for them! đŸ¶

Stay safe and enjoy the week! đŸ€©

What’s your plans for Father’s Day this year? If he loves a deep delve into our rich history, I can’t think of a better ...
20/06/2026

What’s your plans for Father’s Day this year?

If he loves a deep delve into our rich history, I can’t think of a better place to come!

We are open all weekend from 10am - 5pm, see you there, come rain or shine ! 🏰

If this isn’t a sign of summer arriving I don’t know what is! 🐝The castle is home to a huge amount of creatures, ranging...
19/06/2026

If this isn’t a sign of summer arriving I don’t know what is! 🐝

The castle is home to a huge amount of creatures, ranging from birds all the way down to our little bees!

Tower of the week! 🎉Here stands the first thing you’ll see once entering Pickering castle, being Coleman Tower ! Mention...
18/06/2026

Tower of the week! 🎉

Here stands the first thing you’ll see once entering Pickering castle, being Coleman Tower !

Mentioned in a document of 1323, Coleman Tower’s ground floor level was originally used as a prison for offenders against forest law, petty criminals and brigands in the Pickering district.

The upper floor housed soldiers who would defend the staircase and the inner bailey including the gatehouse!

Better days ahead! After a couple weeks of grey skies and wet weather, the sun is breaking through again! What’s your pl...
12/06/2026

Better days ahead!

After a couple weeks of grey skies and wet weather, the sun is breaking through again!

What’s your plans for the weekend? 😄

One of our repeat customers here at Pickering Castle! 🩆As many visitors have seen and heard the ducks here at the Castle...
09/06/2026

One of our repeat customers here at Pickering Castle! 🩆

As many visitors have seen and heard the ducks here at the Castle, this mum has brought the little ones for a day in the sun! đŸ€©

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