The Castle the King Built trail with Nosy Crow
Discover characters from the book hidden around the castle and grounds. As you seek out each character, learn a little more about their real-life role at Bodiam Castle.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Masons, minstrels and kings all play a part in the Bodiam Castle story. Which of these colourful characters will you discover to be your favourite? Along this family-friendly trail there will be puzzles to solve and for 2024, new games to play. Receive a prize for all your efforts. This trail is in collaboration with Nosy Crow, with illustrations by Tom Froese from the book, The Castle the King built (also available in the Bodiam Castle shop).
13 July – 8 September 10am–4pm
£3 with a small prize.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for families with children aged 4-13.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather
- Accessibility
There are gravel paths from visitor reception to the castle and around the moat. Elsewhere in the grounds there is uneven terrain.
Upcoming events
Bodiam Dig: The Road to 100
Join us at Bodiam Castle as we undertake a new archaeological dig in partnership with UCL and Archaeology South-East this summer.
Medieval Fair at Bodiam Castle
The return of Bodiam Castle’s popular family friendly medieval fair! (Free with admission)
Medieval encampment
See 15th century re-enactment groups visit Bodiam Castle and bring medieval history to life.