Medieval Christmas guided tours
If you visit the castle between 21 December and 1 January, you'll likely encounter our medieval actors who'll be on hand to guide you around the castle on a tour with a difference!
We'd love you to join in with playing some medieval games or singing a traditional song as you experience how important Christmas was in helping people to survive through the cold, dark winter months.
- Daily from Thursday 21 December to Monday 1 January
- 11am to 3pm
- Free event, but normal admission charges apply
- Castle closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Mummers plays
Enjoy the fun and spectacle of some traditional Mummers' plays, performed by Tonbridge Mummers in the castle courtyard.
The Mummers will be with us on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December with performances at:
- 11.30am - a traditional Mummers' play featuring St. George and the Turkish knight with other traditional characters.
- 12.30pm - a Hooden Horse play featuring a magical midwinter horse
- 2.30pm - medieval carols and midwinter folk and wassail songs
- Free event, but normal castle admission charges apply
Christmas lunches
Every day from 1 - 23 December, 12.30pm-2.30pm
Treat the family to a delicious Christmas lunch in our festively decorated and refurbished Terrace Room. We're offering a 2- or 3-course menu, which will be waitress-served so you can sit back and enjoy a hassle free celebration with your loved ones.
Booking essential, call 01435 884832
£19.95 2-course, £24.95 3-course adult, £10.95 set menu for children under 13 years
Bodiam Castle Christmas lunch menu 2016 (PDF / 0.71875MB) download
Children's Christmas menu (PDF / 0.7236328125MB) download