点评:You get a view of the castle from the market place in Helmsley, but I hadn't realised just how large an area the castle covers until I entered the site. Definitely wear sensible shoes! Entry price (May 2026, one adult) was £11.00 which I thought was reasonable. Apparently you can re-enter on the same day at no extra charge.
Rather foolishly, I didn't take the free/included in the price audio tour so I'll probably go back next time in the area.
There's an interesting indoor display on the castle history, but apart from some excitement during the Civil War the castle didn't see any action - so there isn't really all that much to say.
If you've got any interest in history or fortifications then this is well worth a visit. There are quite a few picnic benches & other benches dotted around so I could easily imagine grabbing some snacks from one of the many shops in the town and spending a relaxed few hours here on a sunny day. It's a very peaceful place to be just a short walk away from the town centre.
There's quite a nice gift shop too.
I'll be going back.
翻译:从赫尔姆斯利集市广场就能看到城堡,但直到进入城堡内部,我才意识到它占地面积有多大。一定要穿舒适的鞋子!门票价格(2026年5月,一位成人)是11英镑,我觉得还算合理。据说当天可以免费再次入场。
我当时有点傻,没有参加包含在门票里的免费语音导览,所以下次路过附近的时候应该会再去。
城堡里有一个关于城堡历史的室内展览,挺有意思的,但除了内战期间的一些小插曲之外,城堡本身并没有经历过什么战斗——所以也没什么特别值得一提的。
如果你对历史或防御工事感兴趣,那么这里非常值得一游。城堡周围散布着不少野餐桌和其他长椅,我可以想象,在一个阳光明媚的日子里,从镇上的众多商店中买些零食,在这里悠闲地度过几个小时。这里环境清幽,离市中心只有几步之遥。
还有一家很不错的礼品店。
我还会再来的。