Large public pay-and-display car park beside castle entrance. Charged for all visitors; not managed by English Heritage. Additional parking in Helmsley marketplace.

Cold drinks and ice creams are available.

You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. There are picnic tables and benches around site, or you can spread your own rug on the grass.

Visitor centre sells extensive range of English Heritage gifts and themed souvenirs including a castle themed gifts, maps, books and Yorkshire clothing.

Male, female and disabled toilets, and baby changing facilities.

Dogs on short leads are welcome in the grounds, shop and museum. Assistance dogs welcome across the site.

Imaginative hands-on exhibition in the ground floor of the Tudor mansion range. Displaying a fascinating array of finds from Civil War cannon balls to early tableware, this exhibition explores the social and domestic, as well as the military, aspects of the fortress.

There is plenty of space for children to run around and explore.

Free audio tours and a virtual tour of less accessible areas.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby-changing facilities available.

Push Chairs Allowed

Yes

Family Learning

Family-friendly range of books and activities, including a large Castle Book.

Interpretation for Children

No.

English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.