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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 | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
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Adult (18+) | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £38.50 | £35.00 |
Family, one adult | £23.10 | £21.00 |
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
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Adult (18+) | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £6.60 | £6.00 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £33.00 | £30.00 |
Family, one adult | £19.80 | £18.00 |
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
---|---|---|
Adult (18+) | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £38.50 | £35.00 |
Family, one adult | £23.10 | £21.00 |
Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
---|---|---|
Adult (18+) | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Child (5-17) under 5s free | £6.60 | £6.00 |
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £33.00 | £30.00 |
Family, one adult | £19.80 | £18.00 |
Assistance dogs only in the castle, Wharf Tea-room and shop
Second-hand bookshop by the river
Café opposite the castle entrance opens seasonally, serving drinks and snacks
Free parking for National Trust members, non-members £5 per car.
Dogs on short leads welcome in the grounds and Castle View Café. Assistance dogs only inside the castle
Shop near the main car park for gifts, seasonal plants and a castle range
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.
Accessible route and/or map - more informationAccessible toilet by the main car park next to the tea-room
Braille guides (SEB and VEB versions) available on request
Five accessible parking spaces in the main car park, near the tea-room and shop
Induction loops in visitor reception, tea-room and shop
Large print floorplan and castle guidebook available on request
Level access to the Wharf Tea-Room via gravel car park and paved area
One of the two entrances to the shop has level access via a paved area
Level access to the castle courtyard. The towers are reached by steep spiral staircases
A buggy service is available for transfers between visitor reception and the castle.
Manual wheelchair available at visitor reception
Bring your little ones for a day of adventure at Bodiam Castle! Explore the castle and its grounds while enjoying a variety of family-friendly events. Upcoming activities include an Easter egg hunt, have-a-go archery, crafts, living history events, and a How to Train Your Dragon trail. There's something for everyone to enjoy!
Get involved with a variety of events throughout the year at Bodiam Castle! Upcoming activities include castle tours, an Easter egg hunt, conservation in action sessions, have-a-go archery, creative crafts, living history events, and a How to Train Your Dragon trail. Find out 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.
Calling all young witches and wizards! Join us on a spellbinding quest at Bodiam Castle this autumn. Along the way, you’ll encounter magical beasts, take part in enchanting games and activities, and unlock your very own magical powers. Dates: 11 October to 2 November | Times: 10am–4pm | Price: £3.50 with admission (includes a magical prize)
Let your imagination run wild and channel your inner Viking as you pick up tips and tricks to master the art of dragon training. Discover different dragon species, learn the forgotten language of Dragonese, find out gruesome facts about Vikings – and so much more! Do you have what it takes to become a dragon trainer? The How to Train Your Dragon series is written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell, and published by Hodder Children’s Books. Text and illustrations © Cressida Cowell. Dates: On until 21 September | Time: 10am to 4pm | Price: £3 with admission.
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. Sunday 14 September & Monday 15 September
New for 2025, join a member of the conservation team as they take you on a tour round Bodiam Castle. Discover the secrets of the historic graffiti, from stone mason to witches marks, left by voices gone by. Dates: 25 Sep & 30 Oct | Times: 1pm–1.45pm | Price: Free with admission
Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together. 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026
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.
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.
Discover the remnants of the past at Bodiam Castle through the work of recent archaeology digs.
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.
Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together.
Join Hiccup and Toothless the dragon on an adventure around Bodiam Castle!
Back with a bang and bigger than ever, the return of Bodiam Castle’s popular family friendly Summer of Play!
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
Join an expert volunteer to delve into the history of Bodiam Castle's pillbox.
Head out around the castle parkland after hours to try out a bat detector and learn more about this extraordinary nocturnal flying mammal’s world.
Enjoy free entry to this 14th century moated castle and glimpse medieval splendour.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bodiam Castle?
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.
Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you in Sussex? Members of National Trust supporter groups across Sussex help to raise funds for Bodiam Castle and other local properties, while also getting together for days out, talks and volunteering at their local places. Discover how you can get involved.
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.
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