One of several seats at castle top where you struggle to see the viaduct and our stunning gorge because of years of uncontrolled sycamores, bracken and other obscuring foliage. We want our famous view back!

Is this how we want our castle to look?

SAVE KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE!

A Community Petition   

Knaresborough Castle has a wonderful history, and is a special place for visitors and residents alike whether to walk around its grounds, to participate in local events or to enjoy one of the best views in England. But today, this magnificent symbol of our heritage faces threats from neglect and underfunding. The castle is in a very poor state of repair causing erosion of its structure and obscuring the famous views from Castle top.  The castle’s deterioration jeopardizes economic contributions from tourism. If Knaresborough Castle’s decline continues ultimately it could be closed to the public which would be disastrous for the town.  

Our key concerns are:

·       weeds in the castle walls are obscuring features and causing cracks in the masonry

·       uncontrolled tree growth is undermining the stunning views over the Gorge

·       Paths and steps up to the castle are in urgent need of attention

·       Views of the moat are also obscured by trees

·       Money raised by North Yorkshire Council from the castle estate including car parking revenue needs to be ringfenced for the maintenance of the castle estate and this should be transparent.

We urge North Yorkshire Council, who is responsible for Knaresborough Castle’s maintenance, and all stakeholders, to prioritise its conservation. By uniting as a community, we can rally to preserve this iconic landmark and its contribution to Knaresborough’s identity and economy.  Join us in signing this petition to secure a dedicated funding stream and a comprehensive restoration plan, ensuring the integrity of the Castle and its story continues.

Our heritage needs our help, and together we can make a difference.