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Bodiam Castle

Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

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Bridge leading across moat to Bodiam Castle, East Sussex. ©National Trust Images John Millar

About

Step into Medieval history at Bodiam Castle.

Set in the heart of a historic landscape, 14th-century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments.

Discover windows where arrows were once fired, a tower that served as a lookout, and ruins that were once walked upon by knights. Once inside the castle's ruined walls, there's lots to see and do. You could climb the steep spiral staircases to the top of the towers, take a seat on the dais and observe the great hall or look up at the remains of the iron-clad oak portcullis, thought to be one of the oldest in England.

Make sure to stop by the Wharf tea-room or Castle View Café, serving delicious lunches and a tempting selection of homemade cakes and treats. There is also a gift shop selling a range of castle-themed gifts and local produce, plus a second-hand bookshop to browse. Apart from group visits and ticketed events, you do not need to book in advance to visit Bodiam Castle.

For a full list of events or more information, please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Dogs on short leads are welcome in the grounds of Bodiam Castle and the Castle View Café. Find out more here.

All images ©National Trust Images

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Guide Prices

Please visit the website for further information. National Trust members enter free with a membership card.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • vegan2infinity
      Dudley, United Kingdom
      A Fun Active Day
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 13th February 2024
      A great place for kids! Although it looks empty when you get there, you can just explore, climb and run around- and there's nothing breakable! There's a Trail to do, of "people" to find in the... Read full review
    • Blackth0rn
      Bristol, United Kingdom
      Very impressive
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 23rd February 2024
      An impressive looking moated castle, although largely ruined it looks pretty much intact from the outside and certainly looks the part with water all around it and plenty of turrets. Inside (if you... Read full review
    • Mike M
      London, United Kingdom
      The Perfect Castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th March 2024
      What a magnificent castle, a filmmakers dream and a photographers idea of perfection. The interior might be ruined or missing but there are still towers to climb and much to imagine. We took... Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop at ticket office, castle view cafe, tearoom and shop
    • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide and large print welcome leaflet
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Wheelchair user accessible - Property partially accessible, wheelchairs available to hire. Electric golf buggy service available seasonally to transport visitors to and from the castle.

    Catering

    • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Castle View café – grab and go facility open seasonally serving light refreshments and ice cream. Main tea-room serving hot and cold refreshments and ice cream
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - On site pay and display parking. Free for NT members.

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted - Educational and adult group tours and activities available, pre-booking for group visits essential.

    Opening Times

    * Please refer to the National Trust website for opening times.

    Events

    Friday, 17th May 2024 - Friday, 17th May 2024

    Photograph of the Hampshire Police Male Voice ChoirThe Hampshire Police Male Voice ChoirA lunchtime open air concert at Bodiam Castle.
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    Saturday, 25th May 2024 - Sunday, 2nd June 2024

    photograph of castle doorThe Keys to the Castle trailCan you unlock the mystery of the keys at Bodiam Castle?
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    Friday, 2nd August 2024 - Friday, 2nd August 2024

    medieval style actors in the grounds of a castle.Outdoor Theatre: Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast, in the atmospheric courtyard of Bodiam Castle.
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