Helmsley Castle

Closure

We will be closing at an earlier time today, Saturday 24 October 2026. The site will now close at 2pm, with last admission at 1:30pm, due to dangerously high winds. We always do everything we can to avoid unexpected closures like this. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will be closed all day on Sunday 25 October 2026. We always do everything we can to avoid unexpected closures like this, and we’re really sorry to disappoint you. We hope you’ll be able to visit us on another day soon.

A far away view of Helmsley Castle and the tall stone tower.
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Open daily, 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)

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Address
Castlegate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AB
Illustration of a fort

Build your own … fort

From prehistoric earthworks to wooden Roman towers, from Anglo-Saxon strongholds to Norman castles, forts have played a huge role in English history. They’ve also been the centre of communities where people have lived, worked and played.

What would you build your fort out of? Wood perhaps? Or stone? Or marshmallows? Follow the trail (one of four World Builder Challenge trails at our sites) and be inspired to create your own fort.

Find out more about the World Builder Challenge trails and where you can find them.

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