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Ripley Castle is Yorkshire's Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. It has belonged to the Ingilby for over 700 years and they are believed to be one of the oldest families in the country to still live in the same residence.
The Castle
The Castle Gatehouse was built in 1450. Musket ball holes show where Cromwell's 'rebel' troops shot some prisoners. Not withstanding his stunning victory at Marston Moor, Cromwell found himself held at gunpoint by 'Trooper Jane' Ingilby in the Castle Library. There is some amazing Civil War armour to see.David Ingilby was one of the rebel leaders of 'The Rising of the North' in 1568. This was
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James 1 stayed at Ripley in 1603. In 1605 the Gunpowder Plot was uncovered. It would have killed the Royal Family and destroyed Parliament. Curiously nine of the eleven conspirators were connected to the Ingilbys.
Grounds and Gardens
Each April/May there is the wonderful perfume of seventy four species of Hyacinth which form the English National Collection. In the walled kitchen garden are rare varieties of fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices. There are massive herbaceous borders, a riot of colour alongside the fountain and lawns. The woodland walk through the Pleasure Grounds has fine vistas over lakes and a deer park. There is a small play area for the children.The Village
When Sir William Amcotts Ingilby visited France in the 1830's he was so inspired by a model estate village that he visited, that he returned home and rebuilt Ripley virtually from scratch. The village has a cobbled market square, ancient church, art gallery, shops, village stocks and an old coaching inn.General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2010 times)
Castle: June, July, August, SeptemberDaily tours on the hour from 10.00am - 3.00pm. Castle: November to March Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm. Castle: December, January and February Weekends only. Gardens: Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.(4.00pm. during winter months) |
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Admission Charges
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(2010 prices)
Castle & Gardens: Adult £8.00; Senior Citizen & Groups £7.50. Child (5-16yrs) £5.00; under 5yrs Free. Gardens: Adult 5.50; Senior Citizen & Groups £5.00. Child (5-16yrs) £3.50; under 5yrs Free. |
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Directions
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| Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, three miles north of Harrogate on the A61. |
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Ripley Castle Postcode for SatNav: HG3 3AY |
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Nearby Attractions
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The Mercer Art Gallery
(4 Miles)*
Situated 100 yards from the entrance to the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, the Mercer Art Gallery is home to the District's superb collection of Fine Art. |
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The Royal Pump Room Museum
(4 Miles)*
Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa. |
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr
(4 Miles)*
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales! |
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