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The Top 20 Castles in Yorkshire And The Humber

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Yorkshire And The Humber. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Clifford's Tower

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The preserved Clifford's Tower was the moated castle keep of York Castle. The Tower was the site of a massacre in 1190, when the small Jewish community of York sought …

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Helmsley Castle

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If you're in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, it's well worth a visit to this historic castle. Boasting more than 900 years of history, you can learn how the …

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Mulgrave Castle Ruins

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Since its construction, around the year 1214, Mulgrave Castle has been the home of the de Mauley family, of the Bigod family, of the Radcliffe family, and of Edmund Lord …

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St Mary's Abbey Ruins, Museum Gardens

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The gardens, donated by the British royal family to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society in 1828, are located on part of the former site of St. Mary's Abbey. The society acquired …

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Castle Howard

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Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home that was built in 1699 by architect John Vanbrugh. The Baroque building has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. …

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Historic Centre of York

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The ancient walled city of York dates back an incredible 2,000 years. The city is characterised by its historic buildings, outstanding architecture and narrow medieval streets lined with independent shops, …

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Richmond Market Town and Castle

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Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

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Bolton Castle

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Bolton Castle is a magnificent 14th-century castle in a village of almost the same name – Castle Bolton. The quadrangular castle was built by the 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton, Richard, costing 18,000 Marks at the time.

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Conisbrough Castle

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Nice little castle that has clean grounds and some disabled parking. Need to go into museum to get a ticket to go closer to the castle.

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Mount Grace Priory

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These are very well-preserved ruins of a Carthusian monastery founded in 1398 (the site is run by English Heritage, so you will need to pay to enter). The monks of …

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The Top 20 Castles in Yorkshire And The Humber

Clifford's Tower

Helmsley Castle

Mulgrave Castle Ruins

St Mary's Abbey Ruins, Museum Gardens

Castle Howard

Historic Centre of York

Richmond Market Town and Castle

Bolton Castle

Conisbrough Castle

Mount Grace Priory

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