Is Skipton Castle dog friendly?

Dogs are allowed on leads in the castle and grounds but owners should act responsibly for any fouling their pet makes. Pets are not allowed in the Shop or Tearoom but benches and tables are available outside this area.

Richmond castle was probably built in the 1070s by Alan Rufus to defend his estates against Anglo-Saxon nobles who had lost their land and power. It was an enclosure castle.

Richmond in North Yorkshire, the first of all Richmonds of the world. The original Richmond, a beautiful Yorkshire Dales market town, with Norman castle, Georgian architecture, a large cobbled market place, with museums and monuments, the fast flowing river Swale and magnificent views and scenery…

North Yorkshire

We belong to English Heritage and the National Trust and had the previous day been disappointed by the lack of any room notes in a EH property. Skipton Castle is an example of how it should be done. … The tour gave a real flavour of life through the ages of the castle.

Richmond Castle is the best-preserved example of an early Norman castle in England. Probably begun in the 1070s by Alan Rufus, who had fought at the Battle of Hastings, it was expanded in the 12th century by his great-nephew Conan, who built the keep.

We are delighted that the National Trust are offering our Blue Light Card members savings on holiday cottages and the National Trust online shop.

As a charity, we don’t offer general discounts on membership. Your membership helps us to look after over 500 special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

National Trust supporters receive 15% discount* at Cotswold Outdoor, both in store and online.

NHS Discount: Can also be claimed on-line by using the following discount code: AF-NHS-AF Can also be claimed on-line by emailing [email protected] with NHS ID to receive your discount code. *Excludes items in the Sale or on Special Offer.