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Heritage Open Days at Bodiam Castle

Enjoy free entry to this 14th century moated castle and glimpse medieval splendour.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Make the most of this nationwide celebration of heritage with FREE entry for two days in September. If you’ve never visited before, this is the ideal time to plan a day trip to Bodiam Castle and find out why it is one of the most visited attractions in the South East.

Sunday 14 September & Monday 15 September

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The basics

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather.

Accessibility

The towers are accessible by steep staircases. Not wheelchair accessible. Other parts of the site are accessible (see access statement on our website).

Other

Standard parking fees of £5 per car apply for non-members.

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at Bodiam Castle 

Back with a bang and bigger than ever, the return of Bodiam Castle’s popular family friendly Summer of Play!

Event summary

on
27 Aug to 3 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times

How to Train Your Dragon trail at Bodiam Castle 

Join Hiccup and Toothless the dragon on an adventure around Bodiam Castle!

Event summary

on
27 Aug to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 25 other dates or times

Have-a-go archery at Bodiam Castle 

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at archery.

Event summary

on
27 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Circus skills with Circus Allstars at Bodiam Castle 

Join instructors from Circus All Stars to learn fun circus skills like juggling, spinning plate and stilts.

Event summary

on
27 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times