Bodiam Castle

A view across the front of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex with the May blossom in flower

Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior - a glimpse of medieval splendour

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Things to see and do

A medieval character dressed as Sir Edward Dallingridge at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

Plan ahead for May half-term 

Join in the fun of the fair with Sir Edward Dallingridge as we celebrate St. Augustine's day this Spring Bank Holiday Monday. There'll also be archery and falconry and the fun of a half-term Peasants' Revolt activity for the kids.

A view of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex from a nearby vineyard

Free guided walks at Bodiam Castle 

Discover some of the secrets of the grounds of Bodiam Castle or enjoy a stroll around Bodiam village and surrounding area on one of our free guided walks.

Postern view of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex with the May blossom in flower

A springtime visit to Bodiam Castle 

The beauty of the castle is often highlighted in the gentle light of springtime. This less busy time of year provides the opportunity to stand back and admire the magnificence of this medieval building.

A springtime view of the postern gate or back door of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

Spring events 

We're bounding into Spring with some great activities over the Easter school holidays. New for this year is a bird of prey walk with the chance to get up close and personal to some amazing birds. Archery will also be available and the fun of an Easter trail with a tasty reward.

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Eating and shopping

A slice of National Trust cake

Eating at Bodiam Castle 

From your first cup of coffee to a traditional National Trust cream tea, our tea room offers home-made food that will complete your day out.

A slatted wooden table laid with National Trust orangery crockery

Shopping at Bodiam Castle 

Pop into our Castle Gift Shop and discover our delightful new Spring ranges of scarves and kitchenware. The delicate colours of these will brighten up any outfit or kitchen shelf.

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Learning

Child dressing up in armour

School visits to Bodiam Castle 

Bring history to life with a visit to Bodiam Castle for your school or college pupils. We have a range of activities to cater for all ages and abilities.

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Weddings

A wedding car arriving at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

Weddings at Bodiam Castle 

With its majestic towers and wide moat, our 14th-century castle is a perfect setting for a memorable wedding day.

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Wildlife

A dew-laden spider's web at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

Wildlife at Bodiam Castle 

Stroll around the grounds this winter and watch the squirrels busily searching for the many acorns that they've hidden in the ground underneath our great oak trees. Look out for the first hazel catkins around the west side of the moat.

A common male pipistrelle bat

Bats at Bodiam Castle 

Visit the gatehouse towers at Bodiam Castle where our record-breaking bats have their roosts.

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Get involved

Volunteers helping at an event at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

Volunteering at Bodiam Castle 

Piers & Ollie really enjoyed their first day volunteering and couldn't wait to come back to Bodiam Castle. Our volunteers play a significant part in our work. Discover what they do and how to join in.

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