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Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior - a glimpse of medieval splendour
Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA
Asset | Opening time |
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Castle | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Car Park | 09:45 - 17:00 |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Wharf Tea-room | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Castle grounds | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Riverside Second-hand Bookshop | 10:00 - 16:30 |
You don't need to book your visit in advance. Last admission to the castle is 30 minutes before closure. Castle View Café opens seasonally.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Child | £5.50 | £5.00 |
Family | £27.50 | £25.00 |
Family, one adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £12.10 | £11.00 |
Child | £6.10 | £5.50 |
Family | £30.30 | £27.50 |
Family, one adult | £18.20 | £16.50 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
Family, one adult | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
---|---|---|
Adult | £12.10 | £11.00 |
Child | £6.10 | £5.50 |
Family | £30.30 | £27.50 |
Family, one adult | £18.20 | £16.50 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
---|---|---|
Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Child | £5.50 | £5.00 |
Family | £27.50 | £25.00 |
Family, one adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Assistance dogs only in the castle, Wharf Tea-room and shop
Dogs on short leads welcome in the grounds and Castle View Café. Assistance dogs only inside the castle
Second-hand bookshop by the river
Shop near the main car park for gifts, seasonal plants and a castle range
Café opposite the castle entrance opens seasonally, serving drinks and snacks
Wharf Tea-room overlooking the river serves drinks, snacks and light lunches
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities by the car park. Mobile toilets opposite the castle open seasonally
Gravel paths throughout the site with some slopes and undulating terrain. Level access to the castle courtyard only. The towers are reached by steep spiral staircases
Level access to the Wharf Tea-Room via gravel car park and paved area
Accessible toilet by the main car park next to the tea-room
One of the two entrances to the shop has level access via a paved area
Braille guides (SEB and VEB versions) available on request
Level access to the castle courtyard. The towers are reached by steep spiral staircases
Five accessible parking spaces in the main car park, near the tea-room and shop
Buggy service between visitor reception and the castle when volunteers are available. We advise phoning on the day to avoid disappointment
Induction loops in visitor reception, tea-room and shop
Manual wheelchair available at visitor reception
Large print floorplan and castle guidebook available on request
1.5 miles (2.2km) east, off B2244, 3 miles (5.6km) south of Hawkhurst. Look out for The Curlew restaurant on crossroads opposite turning to Bodiam. 3 miles (5.6km) east of A21 at southern end of Hurst Green village, midway between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.
Parking: NT members free, non-members £4 per car. Pay onsite by cash or the 'Pay by Phone' app. £50 for un-booked coaches.
Seasonal steam railway from Tenterden to Bodiam station: 1/4 mile. Operated by Kent & East Sussex Railway (www.kesr.org.uk). Mainline railway stations at Robertsbridge, 5 miles; Battle, 10 miles. No public transport links from mainline railway stations, only private taxis. No taxi rank at Robertsbridge - need to pre-book taxis. Taxi rank at Battle.
349 Stagecoach from Hastings train station to Hawkhurst, stops opposite Bodiam Castle car park entrance. Operates Monday to Saturday. A Sunday service will operate every Sunday until further notice.
Bring your little ones for a day of fun in the castle and grounds.
Bodiam Castle is a two pawprint rated place. Find out about visiting with your dog, where you can explore the castle grounds surrounding the moat together.
Picturesque and romantic, Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is a great place to explore on a pre-booked group trip, or a school visit.
This map and guide will help you discover what remains of the medieval castle, and how it came to be preserved.
Medieval castle with original moat, towers and portcullis. Scheduled ancient monument with open air interior.
Landscape surrounding the castle includes wetland, grassland, veteran tree and deadwood habitats, alongside archaeological features. Nationally-significant bat maternity roost.
Wharf Tea-room overlooks the River Rother and serves hot and cold drinks, light lunches and homemade cakes. Castle View Café serves drinks and snacks.
The shop is filled with gifts, homeware, a castle range and seasonal selection of plants. Riverside bookshop is stocked with pre-loved books.
Find keys around the castle rooms, answer puzzles and learn about the Keeper of the Castle. 25 May – 2 June. £3, normal admission applies.
Have a go at the medieval sport of longbow archery against the backdrop of Bodiam Castle. 25 May – 2 June. £4 for 6 arrows, normal admission applies.
Discover things to see and do on a family visit to Bodiam Castle. Join in with activities and let your imagination run riot in this Medieval setting.
Discover what to see and do at Bodiam Castle. Climb the stone towers to take in the views, learn about defending a medieval castle and explore the impressive ruins.
Step back in time at Bodiam Castle and find yourself transported back into Medieval history with our range of Living History events. You will be able to meet characters who will bring medieval history to life.
Discover what to see and do in the grounds of Bodiam Castle. Take a riverside walk, stop for a picnic or look for wildlife – from rare bees to bats.
Enjoy food and drink with a view at Bodiam Castle. Shop for gifts or a souvenir of your visit and browse for the perfect pre-loved book.
Look out for spring wildlife as you explore the landscape around Bodiam Castle.
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
Come and hear the Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir perform in the atmospheric castle courtyard.
Be transported back in time to the Second World War with local historical group The Harvey Buffs.
Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.
See 15th century re-enactment groups visit Bodiam Castle and bring medieval history to life.
Set in the heart of an historic landscape, with spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, 14th century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments.
Windows where arrows were once loosed, a tower that was once a look-out and ruins that were once walked upon by knights; this is a place where you can relive your childhood memories and let your imagination run riot.
A wide moat encircles the seemingly untouched Medieval exterior. In the impressive gatehouse is the castle's original wooden portcullis, an extremely rare example of its kind. In the courtyard, enough of the interior ruins survive to give an impression of castle life.
Discover the history of Bodiam Castle. Find out who built it, its royal connections and what historic graffiti can tell us about the castle’s past.
Discover the National Trust's work to look after Bodiam Castle and the surrounding historic landscape.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Bodiam Castle on the National Trust Collections website.
Discover how Bodiam Castle is encouraging plant and animal diversity on its estate with an exciting wildflower meadow project.
Would you like to volunteer at Bodiam Castle? Come and join our friendly team, which helps to look after this 14th-century moated castle in tranquil East Sussex.
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