Helmsley Castle, English Heritage

Discover how the castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin.

Discover how the castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin.

Enjoy our visitor centre complete with a shop and information point, follow our audio guide to find out more about the castle and explore our imaginative hands-on exhibition.

See displays of a fascinating array of finds from Civil War cannon balls to early tableware, helping you uncover the social, domestic and military life of the fortress.

Access facilities include full ground-level ramping, a virtual tour of less accessible areas, and a tactile model with braille text.

Complement your day with a trip to nearby Rievaulx Abbey and Byland Abbey. Rievaulx Abbey can be reached on foot via the Cleveland Way National Trail which is approximately 1.5 hours (3.5 miles) each way.