Arundel Castle

The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the Treasure Houses of England, each having its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. Come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

Arundel Castle will be open from Friday 1 April to Sunday 30 October 2011.

Open Tuesday to Sundays inclusive, and August Mondays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Opening times

14thC Fitzalan Chapel, Gardens & Grounds 10:00 to 17:00
Restaurant 10:30 to 16:30
Gift Shop 10:30 to 17:00
Castle Keep 11:00 to 16:30
Castle Rooms 12:00 to 17:00
Last admission 16:00


Entrance will be via the Lower Lodge in Mill Road.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS ARUNDEL CASTLE IS OWNED BY A REGISTERED CHARITY IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE HHA FRIENDS SCHEME AND MEMBERS & FRIENDS WILL HAVE TO PAY AN ENTRANCE FEE TO VISIT THIS PROPERTY

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Film LocationsBack to top

The Castle can provide internal and external settings ranging from Medieval to Victorian. The Castle has been used for major features such as:

Henry VIII (Granada TV)
The Big Read (BBC TV)
The Madness of King George (AllAhoo Ltd)
The Prince and the Pauper (BBC TV)
Victoria and Albert (BBC TV)
Great Houses of the South (Meridian TV)
Royalty A-Z (Ardent Productions)
Bargain Hunt (BBC TV)
The Young Victoria

Educational FacilitiesBack to top

Arundel Castle provides fantastic opportunities for educational visits. With a colourful history stretching back nearly 1000 years it makes a perfect educational resource for many aspects of most Key Stages. Workbooks are available for students and teachers for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Curriculum.

The aim of the Arundel Castle Educational Programme is to capture the imagination of students with a 'hands on' experience of history. This is achieved through work packs and question and answer sessions in the education room with an experienced guide and enhanced by handling historical objects.

Groups and special visitsBack to top

The castle has been home to the Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel since the Norman Conquest. It contains a very rich collection of paintings, furnishings and artefacts. The castle will provide access for pre-booked groups (specialist or general) during and outside of, normal opening times (10.00 - 1700).