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, 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
- Accessibility
Step free route accessible for wheelchair users. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle
- Meeting point
Meet in the castle courtyard.
- Suitability for children
Courtyard tour: suitable for adults.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
- 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.
Moat tour with a costumed medieval character
Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Castle.
Pillbox talks
Join an experienced volunteer and learn about the history of the Pillbox, its use and importance during WWII.
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.