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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, April–October, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm.

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Moat tour with a costumed medieval character:

Take a tour around the moat and hear about when and why Bodiam Castle was built, its setting within the landscape, and who lived at the castle. Make your way around the moat path with a friendly guide in character and listen as they pause to show and tell you more about this magnificent medieval building.

Selected Fridays, April–October, 12.15pm and 2.15pm.

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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.

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The basics

Suitability

Courtyard tour: suitable for adults. Moat tour: suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Courtyard tour: meet in the castle courtyard. Moat tour: meet at the end of the bridge.

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

Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle 

Unlock your magical powers and become the hero of this children’s trail filled with suspense and mystery with a beastly twist.

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on
21 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 12 other dates or times

Medieval graffiti tour at Bodiam Castle 

Find out about the historic inscriptions etched into the castle walls.

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on
23 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 13:45

Spooky 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 this Halloween.

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on
25 Oct to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Magical potion and wand making workshops at Bodiam Castle 

Be enchanted by the magic of potion making and wand crafting with workshops set within the magical surroundings of Bodiam Castle.

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on
25 Oct to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:20
+ 5 other dates or times