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 great 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.

Admission Prices
Opening Times
Castle Visits
Group Bookings
Disabled Access
Car Parking
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Opening Times

Arundel Castle is open from Good Friday 21 March to Sunday 2 November 2008

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

EARLIER OPENING TIMES

Admission Prices

All prices in GBP
Payment by credit card:  Visa, Delta, MasterCard, Switch and JCB
Payment by cheque must be supported by a bankers card, except for tour operators, companies or recognised associations, and made payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Limited.

The Trustees reserve the right to close any part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice.

Castle Visits

Castle Visits are "free flow":  there are guides in most rooms during normal opening hours. 

Guided tours can be arranged by application in advance.

Guide books are on sale in English, French and German. A softback guide book 'Arundel Castle' and a history of the Dukes of Norfolk are also on sale, both by Dr John Martin Robinson, the Duke's Librarian.

Facilities on the ground floor of the Castle:

Castle Restaurant Our licensed counter service restaurant offers a full range of refreshments to tempt and delight our visitors including a selection of hot and cold beverages, light lunches, cakes and pastries.

Castle Shop in the old Castle kitchens, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone

There is a tea kiosk adjacent to the kitchen garden, open according to weather conditions. 

Lavatories are located in the Tea Garden, adjacent to the kitchen garden, and on the ground floor of the Castle.

Garden Tours 2008
By advance booking only, minimum party number 20 people. Please contact The Head Guide Jon Livitt on 01903 882173 extension 230 or jon.livitt@arundelcastle.org for further information.

The Glasshouse with traditional and exotic plants are open and the Kitchen Gardens, with organically grown vegetables, may be viewed and there is something new in the flower gardens each year.

The Keep
If you are able to climb the 131 steps up to the Keep, the views of the River Arun, the sea, the town and the Downs are worth the effort.  Photographs cannot do it justice.  Access is closed at 16:30 pm, or sooner if dusk falls early.

Group Bookings

We are delighted to welcome groups and it is not necessary to book in advance.

We welcome enquires from groups wishing to visit the Castle. There are a number of options available and we would be pleased to discuss your requirements. Please contact our Head Guide Jon Livitt on 01903 882173 extension 230 or jon.livitt@arundelcastle.org for further information.

Group Free Flow Visits during Normal Opening Times: 12 noon to 4.00 pm, rates: adults £11.00, seniors and students £9.00, children £6.00, minimum 20 people, booking advised.

Morning Guided Tours: 10.30 to 11.45 before the Castle is open to the public, rate £13.00 per person, no concessions, not available to school/student parties, minimum charge £260.00, booking essential. 1 guide for 25 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 15 minutes.

Exclusive Guided Tours for Corporate or Conference Groups: 17.30 to 20.00 from £18.00 per person, minimum charge £600.00 booking and 10% deposit essential, 1 guide per 10-15 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 30 minutes. Please ask for further details.

Group Organisers, Tour Guides, Teachers and Supervisors: free admission for 1 per 20 visitors or 10 schoolchildren.

Coach Drivers: Lower Lodge, Mill Road drop off point then park in the free Town Car Park in Mill Road 50 metres from the Castle entrance. Free admission and lunch, shop discount.

Payment: A single payment on the day by cash, credit card (not Diners Club or American Express), cheque payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd.or by voucher/invoice for tour operators and recognised groups.

Disabled Access

Disabled Access  - Useful Information
Please contact our Head Guide Jon Livitt on 01903 882173 or jon.livitt@arundelcastle.org in advance of your visit if you have any particular questions or concerns.

Setting down
Outside main Castle gates in Mill Road, Arundel if required.

Parking
In designated parking in Arundel town car park in Mill Road opposite the main Castle gates. Initial slope from Castle Gates to Castle, Gardens & Grounds.

Transport
A passenger buggy is available in the grounds – please enquire at the Ticket Office.

Castle – ground floor
Accessible via ramped entrance and passenger lift

Castle – first floor
Accessible via passenger lift (24" / 40cm wide)

Barons’ Hall
Accessible via Stairclimber

Lavatories / WCs
Adapted WCs in Castle

Gardens
Partly accessible, slopes, gravel paths.

Grounds
Partly accessible, slopes, tarmac paths.

Castle Shop
Ground floor. Level entrance

Castle Restaurant
Ground floor. Level entrance

General
The Castle is built on a hill and there are some steep stairs and narrow passages, which can make mobility difficult. About 2/3 of the Castle interior is accessible to wheelchairs, subject to some width limits – please see above.

Independent Information

DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.

Car Parking

There is a pay and display car park opposite the castle entrance (Mill Road Car Park). We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours to visit the Castle. Coaches can drop off visitors at Lower Lodge, Mill Road but must park in the Mill Road car park in the town (free to coaches)50 metres from Castle entrance