Bodiam Castle tour
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Courtyard tour:
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages. Hear an introduction to the history of the castle and the knight who built it on a volunteer-led tour.
Selected Mondays, March–October, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm.
Selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays, March–October, 11.15am, 1.15pm.
Tours are volunteer led and dates and times may occasionally change – please check at visitor reception when you arrive.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Courtyard tour: suitable for adults.
- Meeting point
Meet in the castle courtyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
- Accessibility
Step free route accessible for wheelchair users. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle
- Other
This open-air activity is weather dependent, and occasionally may need to be changed or cancelled at short notice. Occasionally at busy times the group size for each tour may need to be limited, on a first come first served basis.
Upcoming events
How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate trail
Set off on a swashbuckling adventure with young Viking Hiccup and his dragon Toothless as they take on the Pirate Training Programme.
Have-a-go archery at Bodiam Castle
Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at archery.
Storytelling Sessions
Be enchanted by tales of dragons, knights, and castles.
Medieval armour display at Bodiam Castle
Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer experts about how armour evolved during the Middle Ages.