Arundel Castle
📍 West Sussex, England
About
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery in the 11th century. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and then restored in the 18th and early 19th centuries by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk. Further restoration and embellishment was undertaken from the 1890s by Charles Alban Buckler for the 15th Duke.
Getting There
🚂 Arundel Station
Southern trains from London Victoria (90 min). 10 min walk uphill to castle.
Get train directions →🅿️ Castle Car Park
On-site parking available (charge applies). Also town centre car parks.
🚌 Stagecoach 85
Connects Arundel with Worthing and Chichester.
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Partially Accessible📐 Hilltop Location🚶 Gardens: Good Paths🏛️ Stairs Inside💺 Seating in Gardens
The castle is on a hilltop with a steep approach. Some ground floor rooms are accessible but much of the castle involves stairs. The gardens, including the Collector Earl's Garden, have good paths. Still home to the Duke of Norfolk.
Events & Activities
APR
20
Tulip Festival
Over 60,000 tulips in bloom across the castle gardens. Photography is spectacular.
SEASONALJUN
22
Jousting & Medieval Tournament
Knights in armour compete in the tiltyard. One of England's premier jousting events.
SPECIALAUG
10
Castle Siege!
Re-enactment of a medieval siege with trebuchets, battering rams, and costumed soldiers.
FAMILYDEC
1
Christmas at Arundel
The castle decorated for Christmas with themed rooms and seasonal entertainment.
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