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Step into history at Bodiam Castle. This 14th-century moated castle with a ruined interior features spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis.
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
Free parking for National Trust members, non-members £4 per car.
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.
Accessible route and/or map - more informationLevel 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
A buggy service is available for transfers between visitor reception and the castle.
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. Children love spotting the 50-year-old carp in the moat, climbing the steep towers, walking across the battlements and running in the wide-open spaces.
Get involved with a host of events throughout the year. Enjoy a jam-packed summer of family-fun with a medieval fair, outdoor theatre, archery, knight school, and more!
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.
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.
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.
Young witches and wizards are wanted to take part in a thrilling quest to save the castle from the clutches of a wicked warlock. With the guidance of Midnight, a mischievous bat, unlock your magical powers and wield spooky spells to conquer the warlock's magic. Prepare for an immersive family-friendly trail filled with suspense and mystery. Date: Sat 12 Oct to Sun 3 Nov | Time: 10am–4pm | Price: £3.50 with a magical prize
Come with your family and enjoy playing with a host of medieval inspired games and activities against the stunning backdrop of Bodiam Castle. Activities include hobby horses, quoits, sand play, dancing ribbons, archery, dragon bean bag throwing, build your own castle and straw bales hurdles. Date: 20 July–2 September | Time: 10am–4pm | Price: Free event, admission applies
Masons, minstrels and kings all play a part in the Bodiam Castle story. Which of these colourful characters will you discover to be your favourite? Along this family-friendly trail there will be puzzles to solve and for 2024, new games to play. Date: 13 July – 8 September | Time: 10am–4pm | Price: £3 with admission
Have-a-go at the medieval sport of longbow archery against the backdrop of Bodiam Castle. Learn how to get to grips with a bow and arrow from friendly instructors. Date: 1 August – 1 September | Time: 10.30am–4pm | Price: £4 for 6 arrows, admission applies
Make the most of this nationwide celebration of heritage with free entry for two days in September. If you’ve never visited before, this is the ideal time to plan a day trip to Bodiam Castle and find out why it is one of the most visited attractions in the South East. Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September, 10am–4.30pm.
There’s plenty of things to see and do waiting to be discovered at Bodiam Castle. Step into history and take part in a host of family-friendly events all year round, including a medieval fair, re-enactment groups, activity trails, and more!
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.
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.
For Christmas 2024 discover Christmas medieval-style at Bodiam Castle. Enjoy winter walks in the fresh air, treats in the tea-room, listen to stories in the castle and take part in a Christmas trail.
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.
Discover characters from the book hidden around the castle and grounds. As you seek out each character, learn a little more about their real-life role at Bodiam Castle.
The return of Bodiam Castle’s popular family friendly medieval fair! (Free with admission)
A magical experience with a Princess as she teaches you all the qualities needed to become a successful princess.
Get creative and design your own shield or craft a pot or tile, inspired by the magnificent castle setting.
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.
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.
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.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Bodiam Castle on the National Trust Collections website.
Discover the National Trust's work to look after Bodiam Castle and the surrounding historic landscape.
Discover the remnants of the past at Bodiam Castle through the work of recent archaeology digs.
Reintroducing meadows around Bodiam Castle isn’t just going to make for an attractive landscape, it also creates an abundant new environment for wildlife and wildflowers.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.