Ripley Castle Castles
Welcome to Ripley Castle, home of the Ingilby family for the last 700 years. Just a short drive from Arden House Hotel, Ripley Castle, Nr Harrogate, has been home to the Ingilby family since 1325. Francis Ingilby was sought as one of England's most dangerous Catholics, the next generation heavily implicated in the Gunpowder Plot and 'Trooper Jane' held a startled Cromwell at gunpoint in the Castle's Library after his victory at the battle of Marston Moor.
The rooms are fine Georgian and Tudor, the Knight's Chamber contains Civil War armour and a secret priests hiding hole, accidentally discovered in 1964. The Guided Tours are entertaining and informative. The Walled Gardens contain the National Hyacinth collection, huge herbaceous borders, hot houses and tropical plant collection. Woodland walk. Deer park with lovely vistas. .
Attraction Details
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AddressA61 Harrogate - Ripon Rd, Ripley, Yorkshire, HG3 3AY
Opening times10.30am - 3pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Ripley Castle
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The Boar's Head
Placed next to the impressive 700 year-old Ripley Castle, The Boars Head offers traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi as well as an on-site restaurant. The charming spa town of Harrogate is just 3 miles away..
Bramble Cottage
Bramble Cottage is a holiday home set in Ripley in the North Yorkshire Region and is 33 km from York. It provides free private parking. An oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.
Hazel Manor
Built in 1857, Hazel Manor is located in Killinghall in lower Nidderdale Hazel, 5 minutes drive from central Harrogate. Set in scenic gardens, it offers intimate, 5-star accommodation with award-winning breakfasts..
Dockenbush Cottage
Dockenbush Cottage is a detached holiday home with a terrace, located in Harrogate. The holiday home is 3.2 km from Ripley Castle.
North Dockenbush
Located in the village of Brearton, the North Dockenbush & Dockenbush Cottage offers boutique en-suite rooms and a luxury two-bedroom house set within acres of formal gardens. Harrogate is just 7 miles away..
Mairie Claire Cott
Mairie Claire Cott offers accommodation in Harrogate, 3.2 km from Ripley Castle. The cottage is 4.
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