Knaresborough Tourist Information Centre located in the Courthouse Museum

Knaresborough is a quintessential market town with an olde-worlde feel and home to England's oldest attraction, Mother Shipton's Cave.

The Knaresborough Tourist Information Centre is located in the Courthouse Museum building within the castle yard close to the 12th century castle ruins. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will be able to help you make the most of your visit supplying information on Knaresborough and the surrounding area.

Knaresborough Tourist Information Centre offers a range of publications, local guides, maps and souvenirs to help you make the most of your visit and can also provide the following services: Information on What to See and Where to Eat throughout the area. Lists of events taking place locally, regionally and nationally. Travel information including Bus/Rail timetables.Information on Walking and Cycling routes.

The Courthouse Museum consists of an original Tudor courtroom and interactive exhibits explaining the history of the castle and the town.  Card payments only.

Summer hours (Apr - Oct)
Tue to Sun: 9:30 to 12:30, 13:15 to 17:00

Winter hours (Nov - Mar)
Wed, Sat & Sun 10:00 to 16:00