Visitors will be able to train as a soldier “so you would be able to defend the castle”, experience the sights and sounds of a busy Tudor kitchen responsible for feeding the garrison and see the work of the tradespeople who kept the castle running day in day out.
The Yorkshire Post photographer Simon Hulme visited the castle to capture the best of the action:
1. Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn
Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn. Archers Liam Dobson and Richard Thirlwall. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th August 2024 Photo: Simon Hulme
2. Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn
Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn. Archers Liam Dobson and Richard Thirlwall. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th August 2024 Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn
Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn. Archers Liam Dobson and Richard Thirlwall. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th August 2024 Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn
Tudor Festival at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn. Archers Liam Dobson (right) and Richard Thirlwall. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th August 2024 Photo: Simon Hulme