Knaresborough Castle Sallyport Tours
Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum, Castle Yard, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AS
One of the original 4 Sallyports inside the original Castle Grounds, and the only one to survive and allow public access.
Built in the late 13th or mid-14th century, it is cut out of the solid rock and slopes steeply down to the level of the bottom of the dry moat or ditch, where there is an exit. Its entrance was likely to have hidden by a slab in the stone floor of a building, known only to a trusted few.
The Sallyport is only accessible via stairs, and some of the path is slippery - sturdy footwear is advised. The Sallyport is subject to low light levels.
Additional information: These tours are subject to suitable weather conditions.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Tour 1100, 1300, and 1500
Location & directions
Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum, Castle Yard, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AS
- Directions:
- A few minutes before your tour, make your way to either the Castle or the Courthouse Museum. A member of our team will collect you and bring you to the Sallyport for your tour!
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is required for this sell-out event. Use the phone number of booking link provided, siting the Heritage Open Day Sallyport Tour and reserve your place!
- Booking telephone number:
- +443336663366
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/harrogate-knaresborough-museums
Accessibility details
The Sallyport Tunnel is only accessible via a steep set of stairs and the tunnel itself is sloped. Those with mobility needs are advised not to book. Accessible parking is available in the Castle Yard Car Park next to the Castle Grounds. Accessible toilets can also be found in the Castle Yard Car Park.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 30 hour(s)
