Clitheroe Castle

See Lancashire Museums, Clitheroe Castle Museum to find more information about opening times, admissions, what's going on at the museum and for school and group visits.

Or for general enquiries about Clitheroe Castle please contact Ribble Valley Borough Council on 01200 425111.

Opening Hours

We are open 11am to 4pm seven days a week until 31 October.

Christmas 2024/2025

Over the Christmas period, Clitheroe Castle Museum will be closed from Sunday 22 December to Friday 27 December 2024, and on Wednesday 1 January 2025. The museum will be open on Saturday 28, Sunday 29, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 December between 12 noon and 4pm. The Keep and grounds will be open throughout.

Friday 1 November 2024 to 16 February 2025

• Monday 12:00-16:00
• Tuesday 12:00-16:00
• Wednesday – CLOSED
• Thursday - CLOSED
• Friday 12:00-16:00
• Saturday 12:00-16:00
• Sunday 12:00-16:00

17 February to 31 March 2025

• Monday 12:00-16:00
• Tuesday 12:00-16:00
• Wednesday – 12:00-16:00
• Thursday - 12:00-16:00
• Friday 12:00-16:00
• Saturday 12:00-16:00
• Sunday 12:00-16:00

1 April to 31 October 2025

• Monday 11:00-16:00
• Tuesday 11:00-16:00
• Wednesday – 11:00-16:00
• Thursday - 11:00-16:00
• Friday 11:00-16:00
• Saturday 11:00-16:00
• Sunday 11:00-16:00

Clitheroe Castle Grounds

The Clitheroe Castle is surrounded by 16 acres of park. 

The grounds include:

• Castle Keep
• Skate Park
• Children's Playground
• War Memorial
• Bandstand
• Bowling Green
• Multi Functional Sports Court
• Labyrinth

Take a look at the events taking place over the coming months.

Accessible Toilet Facilities

There is a Changing Places toilet available at Clitheroe Castle making it accessible to people with severe disabilities.

The state-of-the-art toilet features hoists, curtains, showers, grab rails, adult-sized changing benches, privacy screens and space for carers.

Please visit the Changing Places website to find an accessible toilet.