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Christmas at Bodiam Castle
Explore Bodiam Castle in East Sussex this Christmas for winter walks, family fun and festive treats.
Christmas at Bodiam Castle
29 November 2025 to 4 January 2026 (closed 24 & 25 December)
10am–4pm | Free, normal admission applies
Enjoy a magical Christmas at Bodiam Castle. With twinkling lights in tower rooms and Father Christmas’s sleigh in the castle courtyard, immerse yourself in the festive spirit.
Families can write a letter to Father Christmas in the grotto. You’ll find Father Christmas’s sleigh in the courtyard where you can jump on and get dressed up in festive costumes to take the perfect Christmas photo.
Christmas trail
29 November 25 – 4 January 26 (closed 24 & 25 December) | 10am–3pm
Find the Christmas presents hidden around the medieval castle on this festive trail. A naughty elf has left gifts lying around the castle. Can you help Father Christmas and spot them all? £2 per trail, includes a small prize. Normal admission applies.
Christmas Storytelling
Enjoy the magic of Christmas through festive stories told in the castle. Be enchanted this Christmas by tales of dragons, knights, and castles as part of winter storytelling on selected dates in December. Running throughout the day and 15-20 minutes in length, these tales are held in a cosy, grotto-style castle tower room. Suitable for young children and perfect short drop-in sessions for families. Dates coming soon.
Christmas crafts
Christmas Lunch in the Wharf Tea-room
Winter walks at Bodiam Castle
Enjoy the beauty of the castle under clear, cool skies and crisp winter days. Grab your wellies or walking boots and enjoy a gentle walk around the grounds and take in the castle walls surrounded by the moat. Keep your eyes peeled for photo opportunities and views across the Rother valley.
Eating and shopping
Whether it's a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself, a snuggly throw or an inspiring cookbook, our shop is packed with great gift ideas. The Wharf Tea-room is open for hot meals or a festive mince pie and a warming drink.
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The grounds of Bodiam Castle
Discover what to see and do in the grounds of Bodiam Castle. Take a riverside walk, stop for a picnic or look for wildlife – from rare bees to bats.
Exploring Bodiam Castle
Discover what to see and do at Bodiam Castle. Climb the stone towers to take in the views, learn about defending a medieval castle and explore the impressive ruins.
