Ancestral home of the Ingilby family for 26 generations, set at the heart of a traditional English Estate village. The architecture is a fine example of the growth and development of a family home throughout history. Don't miss the armour dating from the Battle of Marston Moor, The Priest's Hole and the commemorative ceiling in the Tower Room commissioned to celebrate the visit of King James VI of Scotland en route to be crowned King James I of England. The guides, many of whom are retired teachers, bring history to life in an informative and humourous manner.

Opening Times

Group parties are welcome by prior arrangement every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Pre-booked parties enjoy a 25% discount on admission charges; and School Groups a special price of just £1.75 per child with one teacher free per ten pupils.

The Ripley Estate

A magnificent 1,000 acre estate which incorporates an elegant deer park and lakes designed by Capability Brown, support an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna. There are picnic areas in the pleasure grounds, and a nature trail through the deer park.

The Castle Gardens

A traditional Victorian walled garden, home to the National Hyacinth Collection and Henry Doubleday Research Association Collection of Rare Vegetables. The gardens are a kaleidoscope of colour and interest throughout the Seasons and our team of Gardeners are always happy to advise and help.

Ripley Village

Returning from a Grand Tour of Europe in 1820, the eccentric Sir William Amcotts Ingilby remodelled the existing village in the manner of a French village which had delighted him in Alsace.

The Boar's Head Hotel, recently voted Yorkshire's Hotel of the Year 1997 by the Yorkshire Tourist board, is located at the heart of the village overlooking the village stocks and cobbled square, is a delightful four star hotel with a fine Restaurant (two AA Rosettes) and Bistro with beer garden. To find out more visit the Boar's Head Hotel pages.

There is ample free Coach parking.

Cromwells in the Courtyard

Cromwells Eating House, situated in the Castle Courtyard, is ideal for Groups up to 55 guests for English breakfast, morning coffee,luncheon, afternoon tea or high tea.