Clitheroe Castle

an aerial photo of Clitheroe Castle Keep and surrounding areaClitheroe 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

The museum is open 11am to 4pm seven days a week until 31 October.

1 April to 31 October 2025

Day Times
Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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

Clitheroe Castle Grounds

The 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

Inside the Changing Places Accessible Toilets

There is a Changing Places toilet available at Clitheroe Castle making it accessible to people with severe disabilities.

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.

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Address: Clitheroe Castle Museum
Castle Hill
Clitheroe
BB7 1BA

Telephone: 01200 424568