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Find out more

To find out more about any of the events listed on this page, or to book, please contact Harrogate Museums and Arts.

email

phone:01423 556188

fax: 01423 556130

Mercer Art Gallery,
Swan Road,
Harrogate,
HG1 2SA

or by calling in to any of our venues.

Our events are either free or very reasonably priced.  Payment is requested in advance.  Refunds by arrangement with more than 14 days' written notice.

If cancelling within the 14 day notice period, we regret that monetary refunds can only be guaranteed for payments over £10 due to the administrative costs involved.  If cancelling a booking for under £10 the monies spent can be held as payment towards a future event.


See our Visitor information for all Harrogate Borough Council run museums and galleries.

Knaresborough Castle and Museum events

Find out what's coming up at Knaresborough Castle.

It is recommended that all events are booked in advance to guarantee a place.
 
All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Historical Tour of Knaresborough
Sundays 19th & 26th April 2pm

£4

Start at Knaresborough CastleKnaresborough Castle
 
Guided tour with local history expert, Brian Forshaw.
 
Discover the magnificent castle, historical buildings, a maze of  medieval streets and passages as well as the royal connections and famous characters.
 
 
 
Medieval Living History Day
Sunday 21st June 11am - 4pm


FREE
 
Join in our 10th annual Medieval Day! 
 Medieval artist at Knaresborough Castle
Laugh at the jester's capers
 
Marvel at the birds of prey
 
Be amazed by the battles
 
Enjoy the music and dance
 
Visit the museum and castle
 
and much more!
 
 
 
Artist in Residence 2006: A Sense of Place

The 2006 artist in residence is Andrew Cheetham.

Andrew has drawn beautiful watercolours, soft pastels and charcoals to document the Castle grounds as well as the people using the area for walking dogs, eating lunch and more.

Andrew's residency has now finished but you can view some of his pictures below and there will be an exhibition of his work from January to March 2007 at the Mercer Art Gallery.

Simply click on the images below to view.

 

Knaresborough Castle Keep by Andrew Cheetham Trees on the River Nidd by Andrew Cheetham, 2006 Dungeon at Knaresborough Castle Tony the Gardener by Andrew Cheetham, 2006 Andrew Cheetham at work
Viaduct at Knaresborough Knresborough Castle by Andrew Cheetham, 2006 Dave by Andrew Cheetham, 2006 Knaresborough Castle entrance by Andrew Cheetham, 2006 Andrew Cheetham working in the dungeon, Knaresborough Castle



You can always see more of Knaresborough Castle by viewing the pictures when Mr Monkey visited!


View Mr Monkey's tour here.

Harrogate Borough Council, Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SG, Tel: (01423) 500600