Opening Times
| Apr - Oct 2013 | Nov - Feb 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11am - 4pm | 12pm - 4pm |
| Tue | 11am - 4pm | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wed | 11am - 4pm | Closed |
| Thur | 11am - 4pm | Closed |
| Fri | 11am - 4pm | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sat | 11am - 4pm | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sun | 11am - 4pm | 12pm - 4pm |
* Closed for Christmas and New Year
Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's Museum Service on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.
Admission Charges
Save money with our Xplorer multi-pass tickets
| Adults | £ 3.85 |
|---|---|
| Concessions | £ 2.90 |
| Accompanied Children | FREE |
Facilities
- Drop off point for cars is available in front of the museum
- Drop off point for coaches is in front of the gates to the castle grounds at the junction of Castle Gate, Castle Street and Parson Lane
- Cafe/Restaurant serving refreshments
- Access for disabled users, with some designated car parking spaces
- Visitors with guide dogs welcome
- Family events and activities
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Contact the museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe. BB7 1BA
Tel: (+44) 01200 424568
Our venues
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Family Friendly Activities: 2013 Programme
We have a fun programme of events and activities to inspire and entertain all the family throughout the year.
If you're looking for new ideas to entertain the little ones, then check out our latest activities here.
Enjoy a day of exploration for all the family at the historic landmark of Clitheroe Castle and the museum that takes you on a journey through 350 million years of history. The museum is packed with family friendly interactives to enjoy.
This website is being frozen from July to allow for essential development work.
Dates for your diary, and to contact the museum directly about:
Public Events:
- Civil War Sunday 14 July, from pike and musket drills to code breaking and the Battle of Preston; please telephone to book your place.
- Viking Voyage 16 to 31 August, including fancy dress, craft activities, visiting vikings - many sessions need booking in advance; please telephone.
- Heritage Open Day 13 September
- Big Draw Day 5 October
Exhibitions:
- Ribble Valley Open Art Exhibition 3 August - 29 September
- Graham Dean, photographer 8 October - 2014
BBC Hands on History
Why not have your own Norman adventure at Clitheroe Castle and download a Castle Activities pack to take along with you!