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    The majestic exterior of Bodiam Castle rising steeply from the waters of the moat
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Bodiam Castle
    Bodiam, nr Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5UA
    Telephone: 01580 830196
    Castle  Countryside  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  Functions  1926 
    Perfect example of a late medieval moated castle
    • One of Britain's most famous and evocative castles
    • Medieval battlements, ramparts and moat to explore
    • Try on armour (on selected days in school holidays)
    • Wonderful views across an archaeology-rich landscape

    What's new this year
    Opening some weekdays in November and December

    Points to noteBodiam Castle is often used by education groups in term time. The only WC is located in the car park, 400 yards from the castle entrance

    Opening arrangements
    Castle
     1 Feb–8 Feb 09  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     14 Feb–31 Oct 09  10:30–6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     1 Nov–20 Dec 09  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     2 Jan–31 Jan 10  10:30–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
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    Shop/tea-room closes at 5 from 14 February–31 October. Last admission into castle 1 hour before closing. Entrance to castle 400 yards from car park. Castle closes dusk if earlier

    Contact details

    01580 830196
    Fax: 01580 830398
    Emailbodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.80 (£5.20), child £2.90 (£2.60), family £14.50 (£13). Groups (£4.80). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on public transport or for visitors arriving via Kent and East Sussex Railway; stations at Tenterden, Northiam and Bodiam


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    Trust properties nearby
    • Bateman's
    • Scotney Castle
    • Sissinghurst Castle Garden
    • Smallhythe Place
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    • To find out more about Bodiam Castle buy the guide before you visit
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