The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress. Remodelled and embellished over more than 400 years, it reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert family ¿ each generation adding to the magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries. A superb collection of treasures from India is displayed in the Clive Museum
Don't miss
Relax in the sumptuous 10.5-hectare (26-acre) garden.
Delight in the grandeur of the Elizabethan long gallery.
Be amazed by the exquisite collection of Indian treasures.
Making the most of your day
Children's activities during school holidays, tours and lectures about the castle and garden during autumn and winter. Weekly talks and tours about caring for the collection
Opening times
Castle and Clive Museum*
01-Mar - 29-Mar-10
1 - 4
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01-Apr - 30-Aug-10
1 - 5
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02-Sep - 31-Oct-10
1 - 5
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Garden, restaurant and shop*
01-Mar - 29-Mar-10
11 - 4:30
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01-Apr - 30-Aug-10
11 - 5:30
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02-Sep - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5:30
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06-Nov - 28-Nov-10
11 - 3:30
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Restaurant and shop
04-Dec - 19-Dec-10
11 - 3:30
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Last admission to castle 45 minutes before closing. *Also open Wednesdays for local school holidays and throughout July and August. Earlier closing in October.
