Discover more at Bodiam Castle
Find out when Bodiam Castle is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We love dogs at Bodiam Castle and you are welcome to bring them with you when visiting. Although the castle is just for humans, there is plenty of outside space for you and your dog to explore together.
Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2025.
Pick up your pooch passport from visitor reception and discover new places with your best friend. Collect stamps at every participating National Trust property and as a reward, your loyal companion will receive delicious treats. Earn six stamps for a bag of Forthglade dog treats, and reach twelve for a cosy National Trust dog snood.
Forthglade is a National Trust partner and has generously supported us in this programme by providing treats.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Bodiam Castle is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs on short leads are welcome in all outdoor areas, except for the castle and the wooden bridge. They can also join you in the Wharf Tea-room and the Castle View Café.
Assistance dogs only are permitted in the castle, castle courtyard and shop.
There is also outdoor seating between Castle View café and the castle entrance, if you would like to leave your dog with a friend.
There are water bowls outside Castle View café and the Wharf tea-room, where there is also an outside tap.
Please remember to bring dog waste bags with you. You’ll find a couple of bins located around the grounds for your use, or please take any waste home with you and dispose of it there. Thank you for helping to keep the grounds clean for everyone to enjoy.
Treats and doggy ice cream are available in the Wharf tea-room and the castle shop also stocks toys, travel bowls, tick combs and even waste bags.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Bodiam Castle is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
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If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
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We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Discover the history of Bodiam Castle. Find out who built it, its royal connections and what historic graffiti can tell us about the castle’s past.
Enjoy food and drink with a view at Bodiam Castle. Shop for gifts or a souvenir of your visit and browse for the perfect pre-loved book.
Discover what to see and do at Bodiam Castle. Climb the stone towers to take in the views, learn about defending a medieval castle and explore the impressive ruins.
From coast to countryside, discover where you and your dog can explore Sussex together.