Historic Site

Arundel Castle

A castle in the town of Arundel, founded in 1067, with listed gardens and a keep to explore alongside its Gothic Revival rooms.

Typical visit
Ages
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Opening hours
The 2026 season runs from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 1 November; gardens 10am–5pm, keep 10am–4.30pm, castle rooms noon–5pm.
Last admission
Last admission is at 4pm.
Closed days
Closed on Mondays, except on bank holidays and throughout August.
Child tickets
Child tickets can only be bought together with an adult ticket, online or at the ticket office.
Booking
No need to book ahead: tickets are also sold on the day at the ticket office, by credit or debit card only.
Food
There is a café on site.
Getting there
Regular trains run from London Victoria to Arundel station, about a 10-minute walk from the castle.
Parking
Mill Road Car Park, a pay-and-display car park, is directly opposite the castle entrance.

Arundel Castle was founded in 1067, and the building you see today is in the Gothic Revival style. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument, and its grounds are listed as a historic park and garden in their own right. A visit takes in the gardens, the keep and the castle rooms, with a café on site for breaks.

The thing to plan around is the order of the day: the castle rooms open later than the gardens and the keep, so families who arrive in the morning start outdoors and move inside later on.

Family FAQ

What are the opening hours of Arundel Castle?

The 2026 season runs from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 1 November; gardens 10am–5pm, keep 10am–4.30pm, castle rooms noon–5pm.

How much does Arundel Castle cost?

Child tickets can only be bought together with an adult ticket, online or at the ticket office.

Do you need to book Arundel Castle in advance?

No need to book ahead: tickets are also sold on the day at the ticket office, by credit or debit card only.

Is there parking at Arundel Castle?

Mill Road Car Park, a pay-and-display car park, is directly opposite the castle entrance.

Why kids will love it

The day splits naturally in two: gardens and keep first, then the castle rooms, with the café in between to reset tired legs.

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