Clitheroe Castle
Christmas and New Years Opening Hours
Closed 24 – 26 December
Open 27 – 30 December
Closed 31 December to 2 January
Normal winter opening hours resume 3 January
Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's museum service, on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.
See Clitheroe Castle Museum - Lancashire County Council to find more information about opening times, admissions and for school and group visits.
A full schedule of events at the Castle Museum can be viewed at Lancashire County Council Events.
Opening Hours
1 November 2025 to 15 February 2026
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |
16 February to 31 March 2026
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |
Clitheroe Castle Grounds
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
Accessible Toilet Facilities
There is a Changing Places toilet available at Clitheroe Castlefields making it accessible to people with severe disabilities. These facilities are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week but a Radar Key is required to gain access.
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.