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Ripley Castle


Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG3 3AY

t:01423 770152
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Family home of the Ingilbys for 28 generations. Medieval gatehouse, Treasurer Ingilby's tower of 1555 and the main apartments rebuilt in the 1780's. In the tower is the highly evocative Knight's Room with boarded wainscot and priests' hole. Estate village rebuilt in the 1850's in French style.



Features: Large formal walled gardens designed from 1817, including two 60-ft hot-houses, a stone palm house, 26-acre 'Capability' Brown-style landscaping, 8 acres of shrubs, and now a 400-ft herbaceous border.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top


2009: Easter-end Sept: Daily. Oct, Nov & Mar: Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Dec-Feb: Sats & Suns. Open by guided tour - first tour 11am, last tour 3pm. Gardens open all year (except Christmas Day & Boxing Day) 9am-5pm and 4.30pm in Winter months.

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Film LocationsBack to top

Past productions include The Flaxton Boys, Till We Meet Again, The Mixer, Mr Micawber and Brides in the Bath for ITV; The Duchess of Duke Street, My Brother Jonathan, Ain't Misbehaving, Hit the Road and Changing Rooms for the BBC; Brother to the Ox, No 10 - Disraeli & Frankenstein for YTV; and many more.

Educational FacilitiesBack to top

Ripley Castle is an ideal location to aid the enhancement of children's education. Our guides can make the history of this 700 year old Castle, which is steeped in history, come alive and maintain their enthusiasm with interesting and fascinating anecdotes. We have a full Education Information Pack, which is designed to assist teachers before, during and after a visit to Ripley Castle.

Groups and special visitsBack to top

Family home of the Ingilbys for 28 generations. Medieval gatehouse, Treasurer Ingilby's tower of 1555 and the main apartments rebuilt in the 1780's. In the tower is the highly evocative Knight's Room with boarded wainscot and priests' hole. Estate village rebuilt in the 1850's in French style.



Features: Large formal walled gardens designed from 1817, including two 60-ft hot-houses, a stone palm house, 26-acre 'Capability' Brown-style landscaping, 8 acres of shrubs, and now a 400-ft herbaceous border.

Tailor Made Facilities
Visits to HouseYes
Visits to GardenYes
Other EventsYes
Light RefreshmentsYes
LunchYes
DinnerYes
Contact Details
Contact:    Alison Craword
Address:    The Ripley Castle Estate
    The Estate Office
    Ripley
Town:    near Harrogate
County:    North Yorkshire
Postcode:    HG3 3AY
Phone:    01423 770152
Email:    acrawford@ripleycastle.co.uk

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception. The magnificent historic rooms in the main house can be used for ceremonies with up to 66 guests. They are wonderfully romantic, especially the library when lit by candlelight. For larger parties of up to 120 guests, the impressive East Wing of the Castle is available and offers a light and airy space with amazing views of the lake and deer park on one side and the Castle courtyard on the other. For large weddings of 120-200, marquees can be placed on the Castle terrace which offers wonderful views over the lake and parkland. Fully lined and heated the marquees look beautiful whatever the season.

Corporate FunctionsBack to top

The splendour of a castle, the quality of a world-class venue. You will find everything you need to run a hugely successful event immediately to hand; top class facilities including the spectacular and dramatic newly refurbished East Wing which can accommodate up to 350 people; superb ambience and cuisine. The venue may be ancient but the business ethos is impeccably modern which ensures a perfect event every time. This fabulous setting is an ideal location for product launches, conferences, dinners or any kind of corporate event. The Showfield is ideal for large outdoor events.

AccommodationBack to top

Accommodation Type: Hotel
25 double rooms

Visit www.ripleycastle.co.uk for more information

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