A tour of Wressle Castle, a ruined palace-fortress built for Thomas Percy in the 1390s.
Wressle Castle (near Howden) was built for the Percy family in the 1390s but taken over by Henry VIII in 1537 after the ‘Pilgrimage of Grace’ rebellion. Extensively damaged in the Civil War, it is now a fascinating ruin. We will have an introductory talk, a tour of the castle remains, located by the river Derwent, followed by afternoon tea in the village hall.
Your ticket includes Afternoon Tea.
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Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RN
01904 655543
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Monday: 10am-5pm | Tuesday: 10am-5pm | Wednesday: 10am-5pm | Thursday 10am-5pm | Friday: 10am-5pm | Saturday: 10am-5pm | Sunday: 11am-4pm
Last admission is at 4:15pm Monday - Saturday and at 3:15pm Sunday.
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