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

Selected 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.

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The basics

Suitability

Courtyard tour: suitable for adults. 

Meeting point

Meet in the castle courtyard.

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

Moat tour with a costumed medieval character 

Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Castle.

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on
22 May to 30 Oct 2026
at 12:15 to 13:00+ 47 other dates or times

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.

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on
23 May to 5 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 105 other dates or times

Have-a-go archery at Bodiam Castle 

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at archery.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Children's crafts: Dragons, Vikings and Pirates 

Let your imagination run wild and get creative with craft activities this May half term.

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on
23 May to 30 May 2026
at 12:30 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times