Medieval Bolton Castle North Yorkshire Dales Mary Queen of Scots
One of Englands best preserved Medieval Castles at Bolton, North Yorkshire Dales, Wensleydale
It is owned by Lord Bolton a Direct descendant of Sir Richard le Scope the original owner who completed the castle in 1399.
With over a 1/3 of the rooms in tact and the Medieval gardens restored it is an amazing place.
Mary Queen of Scots was imprionsed here for 6 months in 1568
She was beheaded 8th Feb 1587 at Fotheringay Castle.
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Castle Bolton, Yorkshire Feb 2019
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Bolton Castle
One of the many stops on our travels in England
Inside Bolton Castle Tour 2019
We visited the historical Bolton Castle in the village of Castle Bolton, near Leyburn in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Located in the beautiful countryside in the North of England, join us on a family tour around the ruins. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of artefacts we were able to get up close to as well as the fabulous atmosphere of the different parts of the castle. We visit the real life dungeon and Lewis gets to try his hand at archery.
Bolton Castle / Stunning views / Yorkshire
The impressive views from the imposing Bolton Castle, Yorkshire, England. Taken on a fine day.
Bolton Castle (Part 1 of 2)
Our family visit to Bolton Castle. You can also see many other videos on my Youtube Channel at
Bolton Castle provides a huge range of exciting things to do in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. From family days out to educational trips and historic tours you will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring the castle to life and make for a truly memorable trip.
Bolton Castle is one of the country's best preserved medieval castles; originally built as one of the finest and most luxurious homes in the land, the castle bears the scars of over 600 years of fascinating history. The castle is still in the private ownership of Lord Bolton, the direct descendant of the castle's original owner Sir Richard le Scrope.
Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire (grid reference SE03379183). The nearby village Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, but much of it remains. It has never been sold and is still in the ownership of the descendants of the Scrope family.
The castle was built between 1378 and 1399 by Richard le Scrope, 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton and Chancellor of England, and is an example of a quadrangular castle. The licence to build it was granted in July 1379 and a contract with the mason Johan Lewyn was made in September 1378. Construction was reputed to cost 18,000 Marks. The 16th century writer John Leland described 'An Astronomical Clock' in the courtyard and how smoke was conveyed from the hearth in the hall through tunnels. Bolton Castle was described by Sir Francis Knollys as having 'The highest walls of any house he had seen'.
In 1536 Sir John Scrope, 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton supported the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion against the religious reforms of King Henry VIII and gave Adam Sedbar, Abbot of Jervaulx sanctuary in the castle. In consequence John Scrope had to flee to Skipton pursued by the King's men but Abbot Sedbar was caught and executed. In retribution the king ordered Bolton castle to be torched, causing extensive damage. Within a few years the damage had been repaired and Sir John had regained his seat in Parliament.
Mary, Queen of Scots stayed at Bolton for six months. After her defeat in Scotland at the Battle of Langside in 1568 she fled to England, posing a threat to the position of the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I. Mary was initially held at Carlisle Castle under the watch of Henry Scrope, 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton, but Carlisle proved unsuitable and in July 1568 Mary was moved to Bolton. Mary was given Henry Scrope's own apartments in the South-West tower. Of her retinue of 51 knights, servants and ladies-in-waiting only 30 of her men and six ladies-in-waiting were able to stay in the castle, the rest taking lodgings nearby. Her household included cooks, grooms, hairdresser, embroiderer, apothecary, physician and surgeon. Bolton Castle was not initially suitable for housing a Queen, so tapestries, rugs and furniture were borrowed from local houses and nearby Barnard Castle in County Durham. Queen Elizabeth herself loaned some pewter vessels as well as a copper kettle.
Mary was allowed to wander the surrounding lands and often went hunting. Her prime occupation while at the castle was having her hair done by her friend Mary Seton. Sir Francis Knollys, whom Mary nicknamed 'Schoolmaster', taught her English, as she only spoke French, Latin and the Scots language. She even met with local Catholics, something for which Knollys and Scrope were severely reprimanded. In January 1569 Mary left Bolton Castle for the last time, being taken to Tutbury in Staffordshire where she spent much of the 18 years before her execution in 1587.
Later history
After the death in 1630 of Emanuel Scrope, 1st Earl of Sunderland, without any legitimate children, Bolton Castle was inherited by Mary the eldest of his three illegitimate daughters. She married Charles Powlett, 6th Marquess of Winchester and 1st Duke of Bolton.
The castle is currently owned by their descendant, Harry, the eighth Lord Bolton, who resides at nearby Bolton Hall, which was originally built in 1675. Bolton Castle is run by his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Katie Orde-Powlett. There is a garden including a maze, herb garden, wild flower meadow, rose garden and a vineyard on the site in addition to the castle.
Film location
Several movies and television productions have used the castle as a location including;
Ivanhoe
Elizabeth
Heartbeat
All Creatures Great and Small.
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Descend to Castle Bolton
Mountain biking in Wensleydale
Places to see in ( Leyburn - UK )
Places to see in ( Leyburn - UK )
Leyburn is a market town and civil parish in the district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, sitting above the northern bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale. . Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the name was derived from 'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing), and 'burn' (stream), meaning clearing by the stream. The town boasts two markets, several pubs, two banks with cash machines, and many small speciality stores. Market day is Friday. It is served by local buses that connect to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale and Northallerton. Leyburn has been featured in the Tour de France and the 2012 Olympics torch relay.
Public services, with a primary school, a secondary school which serves the whole of Wensleydale, a police station and a medical centre. Several independently owned shops are situated around a market square with a number of pubs and bars. Shops include a small department store called Milners of Leyburn, Campbell's supermarket, a chocolate shop, a range of oriental takeaways, electrical stores and a hunting and sports shop. Leyburn is home to Tennants Auctioneers, the largest auction house in Europe which holds more than 80 sales each year and attracts buyers and sellers from around the world. In 2008 Tennants sold a rare Chinese vase for £2.6 million, a record price at the time. Adjacent to Tennants is The Garden Rooms, the largest multi-purpose events and exhibitions venue with a capacity for 640 people for weddings and concerts.
Although a small town, Leyburn has its own railway station on the re-opened Wensleydale Railway which offers tourist rides throughout the dale, mostly on diesel multiple units but occasionally on a steam train. The town of Leyburn has a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) antiques centre on Harmby Road. The town also has a local market in the town centre every Friday and a farmers' market which specialises in local meats once a month. Leyburn has appeared in various television programmes including The Department Store: Milner's, on BBC Four in 2008, and the 1960s-set drama series, Heartbeat.
Leyburn has two hotels and several bed and breakfasts situated in or close to the town centre. The town is a centre for walking, cycling and general sight-seeing, especially the waterfalls for which Wensleydale is renowned. The town is famous for the Leyburn Shawl, an escarpment of about 1.5 miles in length which provides panoramic views of rolling Wensleydale. According to legend, Mary, Queen of Scots, upon fleeing captivity in nearby Bolton Castle, dropped her shawl en route to Leyburn. The Shawl is the start of several circular walks taking in the nearby village of Wensley, from where Wensleydale takes its name. Leyburn Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in 1895. The club continued until the late 1950s.
( Leyburn - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Leyburn . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Leyburn - UK
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Castle Bolton
Yorkshire Dales
Castle Bolton in Yorkshire -Drone Flyover 4k
Footage taken over Castle Bolton in Yorkshire - such a beautiful place with stunning views - this is just a short expert of the wonderful castle.
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Bolton Arms - Redmire, United Kingdom - HD Review
Bolton Arms - Special price! -
This charming village pub is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, overlooking Wensleydale. It has a stylish bar with a traditional wood-burning stove, and offers formal dining.
Rooms at Bolton Arms all have a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities, and some feature views of the picturesque Yorkshire scenery. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas, and free on-site private parking.
A range of cask ales are available in the bar area, along with high-quality home-cooked food. Guests can relax in the beer garden, which also boasts scenic views.
Bolton Arms is surrounded by a number of walks around Aysgarth Falls and Bolton Castle. The pub offers a pick-up and drop-off service to guests, and can also provide homemade picnics.
Falconry display at Bolton Castle, Dales.
A brief excert of a falconry display at Bolton Castle in the Dales Summer 2013. This clip demonstrates how difficult it is to track a bird in flight using a camcorder :)
Whipperdale Bank Quarry Leyburn
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Redmire and Aysgarth waterfalls.
Waterfalls on the river Ure in the Yorkshire dales of England.
Site of the Kevin Costner movie Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
Close to Bolton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated.
The White Swan Hotel Middleham, Middleham, England - United Kingdom (GB)
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The White Swan Hotel Middleham, Middleham, England - United Kingdom (GB)
The White Swan Hotel, one of Middlehams most popular and attractive inns, has recently been extended and refurbished. The purchase of the towns old Post Office has enabled owners Paul and Helen Klein to create a 60-cover brasserie and five new bedrooms. The hotel has 17 individually decorated and cosy bedrooms, which are a sensitive and imaginative blend of the old and the new, retaining the traditional charm of this historic inn while incorporating the most up-to-date facilities. Overlooking the towns picturesque market square and boasting lovely rural views, the White Swan is now a premier town house hotel with superb facilities including free wireless internet for all residents. The area is steeped in history. The castles of Middleham, Richmond and Castle Bolton, all eloquent reminders of Yorkshires proud past, are within easy reach, as are Jervaulx and Fountains abbeys. Meanwhile the elegant spa towns of Ripon and Harrogate are only 30 and 45 minutes away respectively by car. Both towns have a splendid array of quality shops. Middleham is home to some of the countrys leading trainers and the racecourses of Catterick, Ripon, Wetherby, Thirsk and York are all within one hours drive. Other local activities include fishing on the River Ure, shooting, tennis, golf at Masham, pony-trekking and clay-pigeon shooting. And, for something completely different, the Forbidden Corner at Coverham provides a tantalising journey into the unexpected and unknown. All in all, the White Swan is the perfect base to explore some of Yorkshires most breath-taking scenery or simply to relax.
Hotel Features
General
Pet Friendly, Disabled Access, Non-Smoking Rooms, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Wheel Chair Access, Shower, Cots
Activities
Tennis Courts, Bath / Hot Tub, Horse Racing, Water Activities, Fishing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Hiking
Services
Business Center, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Shops, Shops in Hotel
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
Parking is available.
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
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Discover Leyburn
An authentic Yorkshire Dales market town, Leyburn boasts a host of small, independent shops, cafes and pubs which crowd around the cobbled main square.
Familiar high street names may be hard to come by but what the town lacks in fads it more than makes up for with variety and originality.
Hand-made chocolates, locally-produced beer, ice-cream and cheese and produce from local farms are all celebrated in the town’s annual Dales Festival of Food and Drink – but you don’t have to wait till then to try them.
Leyburn welcomes local traders to a bustling market every Friday, when farmers also flock to town for weekly livestock auctions. Special events include an annual 1940s Weekend and the Wensleydale Show, which is held over the August Bank holiday weekend.
Richmond Castle 2019
May 2019 filming of Richmond Castle and River Swale, North Yorkshire