No, we defo didn’t arrive at 10:00am I think as long as you arrive well before closing time (we arrived at 2pm) then it’s fine. I do think their wording online is confusing. Hope this helps Amie

Hi There is access to the ground floor areas through the portcullis. There are no steps however it is uneven and cobbled. There are steps up to the wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast rooms. Due to the nature of the building there are no lifts up to these areas. I hope this is if help to you. Kindest regards Jacqui

Unfortunately not, due to birds of prey in the garden

Hello, Thank you for your interest in visiting Bolton Castle with your family. The Castle is a slight walk downhill from the car park however you could drop your mum off at the front door if you wished. The only issue is there are a lot of stairs inside the Castle which I imagine she might struggle with if she is not good with hills. There is a flight of stairs to get up to the tea room, shop and admissions area and then the rest of the castle is situated on 5 levels with spiral stairs in between. The garden is accessible via sloped grassed paths so that might be easier for her. Our full access statement is available on the website which gives you more details or you could email me at the castle and I can send you it if that is easier for you. Kind Regards, Katie

Thank you for your enquiry, The roads in the village are public highways and are not privately owned. My understanding is that it would not be illegal to park on them, unless it was causing an obstruction. However the village roads are only single track and frequently used by tractors, large machinery, buses and when required Emergency Services, so it would almost certainly constitute an obstruction. For more information, please contact the Highways Agency. Also, please bear in mind that members of the village take great care of the green so please avoid driving onto it, even with just two wheels." The parking fee at Bolton Castle is fully refundable on payment of admission to the Castle or Gardens.Or if you are not planning to visit the castle, but walk or cycle in the area, it may be better to use the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority car park at Aysgarth Falls. I hope this is helpful.