Skipton Castle Events 2019

Friday 19 April 2019

10:00 to 17:00

Good Friday Donation

For the 33rd successive year. Skipton Castle is donating all the admission charges to Martin House & St Gemma's Hospice.

Sunday 21 to Monday 22 April 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

The Yorkshire Highwayman

Come and meet John Nevison one of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, a gentleman rogue supposedly nicknamed Swift Nick by King Charles II after a renowned 200 mile dash from Kent to York to establish an alibi for a robbery he had committed earlier that day.

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

15^th Century War of the Roses

Journey back to the 15th Century during the Wars with the Red Wyvern Society. See a recreation of a medieval campsite within the castle grounds and the garrison demonstrate their arms and armour.

Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 June 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

Tournee

Re-Live 1380 Medieval Life

Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 July 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

Stone Carving Association

Demonstration from a group who share a keen interest in the craft of stone carving, which they promote through public exhibitions. Come and have a go.

Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 July 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

15 Century Castle Life

Buckingham’s Retinue recreates life as it may have been in Skipton during the Wars of the Roses

Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 August 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

The Trayned Bands

See this Civil War Regiment prepare for battle against the Parliamentarian army

Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 August 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

Pirate Captain

Come and meet this stranded Pirate Captain and hear his tales

Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August 2019

10:00 to 17:00 (11:00 Sun)

12 Century Knights

Hear the walls echo to the sounds of swords and shields from re-enactors, Historia Normannis. See medieval craftsmen demonstrate their trades, knights display their prowess.