Guided Private Tour of Ripley Castle
Home to one of the oldest families in England
Come and join us for a guided tour of this historic castle. The ticket also includes entrance to the grounds and gardens.
We'll meet in the Castle Tearoom first before our tour which will last about an hour. If you want to get a drink before our tour then please arrive earlier.
If you wish to join us afterwards, then please book the Afternoon Tea at Ripley Castle Tearoom for after our tour.
Includes
- Guided tour lasting about an hour
- Entrance to grounds and gardens
Extras
- Refreshments bought at the Tearoom
Location & Itinerary
12:45pm at the Castle Tearoom. Please arrive a little earlier than this if you want a drink before we go on the tour.
Ripley is a few miles outside of Harrogate near the A61.
The 36 bus between Harrogate and Ripon passes through Ripley. Take the Ripley Cross stop.
By road, take the A61 Ripley Road from Harrogate towards Ripon. Take the first exit signed Ripley, Ripley Castle and Boar's Head Hotel at the Ripley Roundabout. After 150 metres, there is a car park on the left and limited parking at the Castle/Tearoom. There is also some on street parking on Main Street.
Parking is chargeable as below, but you'll have to park for at least two hours, or three hours if you are also joining us for the afternoon tea.
Car Park
Up to 1 hour £1.00
Up to 2 hours £1.20
Up to 3 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £2.50
Castle / Tearoom Car Park
Up to 1 hour £1.00
Up to 2 hours £1.80
Up to 3 hours £2.50
Up to 4 hours £3.50
The first hour of £1 is redeemable at one of the following outlets.
- The Boar’s Head
- The Tearoom
- The Castle Main Entrance
- Grindhus Coffee House
- Visitors to Ripley Castle
- The Garden & Grounds
- Ripley Store & Ice Cream
- Harrogate Tipple
- Just Makers
- Fizzy Fox.