Name: Sallyport Tour at Knaresborough Castle
Start: 2026-05-27T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Knaresborough Castle

Join us for a short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.
Adults - £3.50
Children - free.
Built in the late 13th / mid-14th century, it is cut out of the solid rock and slopes steeply down to the level of the bottom of the dry moat or ditch, where there is an exit. Its entrance was likely to have hidden by a slab in the stone floor of a building, known only to a trusted few.
The Sallyport is only accessible via stairs, and some of the path is slippery - sturdy footwear is advised. The Sallyport is subject to low light levels.
Additional information:
- These tours are subject to suitable weather conditions.
- Book online or call the Box Office on 0333 666 3366 up to the day of the tour. Subject to availability, tickets may also be available to buy on the day at the Courthouse Museum.
- If you wish to upgrade your ticket on the day to include entrance into the Castle and Courthouse Museum, please show your Sallyport ticket and receive 20% off the admission price.