Arundel Castle and Gardens

Knights jousting at Arundel Castle

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This towering stately home and fortified castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors since 1067.

The castle conceals a very fine collection of furniture, paintings, clocks, tapestries, armour and much, much more, including personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Wander in the tranquil grounds and magnificent 14th century Fitzalan Chapel and stroll through the newly restored Victorian kitchen and flower gardens.

Discover rich history and heritage from guides renowned for their professionalism and friendliness. Special guided tours for groups of 20+.

Arundel Castle plays a starring role in the 2009 film, THE YOUNG VICTORIA, starring Emily Blunt. The Film charts Queen Victoria’s journey to the throne and opened in cinemas across the country in March 2009. Arundel's picturesque medieval castle is the backdrop in several key scenes and its wonderful features play stand in for some very famous locations such as the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace and St. Georges Hall at Windsor Castle.

The Earl's Garden, another new attraction, was opened by HRH The Prince of Wales on 14th May 2008. This new formal garden at Arundel has been conceived as a light-hearted tribute to Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel (1585-1646), known as ‘The Collector’.

The new garden occupies about a third of the area of the Georgian and Victorian walled kitchen garden, and is divided into formal courts with a centre canal pond and tufa-lined cascade

Please click on the website link provided for lots more information, including the many events held throughout the season and an explanation of the admission tickets.

Sorry no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Opening Times

Restaurant (01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:3016:30
Wednesday10:3016:30
Thursday10:3016:30
Friday10:3016:30
Saturday10:3016:30
Sunday10:3016:30
14thC Fitzalan Chapel, Gardens & Grounds (01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
BankHoliday10:0017:00

Facilities (click a category name to expand)

Provider Preferences

  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Children's Meals
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Highchair(s) available

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Off-road parking
  • Railway station within 5 miles
  • Railway station within walking distance

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • Catering Provided
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarians catered for

Payment Methods

  • Maestro
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Establishment Features

  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
  • Gift shop
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Licensed for alcohol
  • Lift
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups
  • Information Point

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • German spoken
  • Italian spoken
  • Japanese spoken

Prices

Ticket TypeTariff
Bronze - Adult Ticket£7.50 per ticket
Bronze Concession Ticket£7.50 per ticket
Gold - 2 Adults & (max3) Children£36.00 per ticket
Gold - Adult Ticket£14.00 per ticket
Gold - Bronze -aged 5 - 16 years£7.50 per ticket
Gold Plus - Adult Ticket£16.00 per ticket
Gold Plus-2 Adults & (max3) Children£39.00 per ticket
Gold Plus-Concession£13.50 per ticket
Gold-Concession ticket£11.50 per ticket
Silver - Adult ticket£9.00 per ticket
Silver -Concession£9.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Road Directions

Located just off the A27 midway between Chichester and Worthing, in the town of Arundel. Follow the signs for Arundel town centre. Main entrance is in Mill Road at the bottom of the hill.

Public Transport Directions

Mainline Rail Station at Arundel , approximately 10 minutes walk. Turn left into Station Road. Take 2nd exit onto The Causeway (sigposted Arundel Town Centre) Continue forward into Queen Street and over the River Arun bridge. At the mini roundabout turn right into Mill Road. The Castle entrance is opposite and to the right.