- Open
- £13 adult · £6.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- National Trust
Quick answer
Bodiam Castle is a ruined castle near Bodiam, East Sussex, managed by National Trust. Adult tickets cost £13, and National Trust members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Opening times
The National Trust page shows times one day at a time. On 14 October 2026 the castle was open 10:00 to 17:00, with last admission 30 minutes before closing. You do not need to book in advance.
Bodiam Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £13 |
| Child | £6.50 |
| Family | £32.50 |
| National Trust members | Free |
Getting to Bodiam Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Non-members £5 per car; pay by cash or the JustPark app. Five accessible spaces.
- By train
- Robertsbridge is 3.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach 349 from Hastings station to Hawkhurst stops opposite the castle car park entrance.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Short leads in the grounds, Wharf Tea-Room and Castle View Café; assistance dogs only in the castle and shop.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Gravel paths with some slopes and undulating terrain; level access to the castle courtyard only; towers by steep spiral stairs.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Bodiam Castle
- 01
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Bodiam Castle
- 1385 Sir Edward Dallingridge received royal licence from Richard II to fortify his manor at Bodiam and built the castle.
- 1483 A royal force was sent against Bodiam during the Wars of the Roses, and the castle appears to have surrendered.
- 1645 The Earl of Thanet sold the castle to a group led by Nathaniel Powell to pay Parliamentary fines.
- 1723 Sir Thomas Webster, owner of Battle Abbey, bought the estate.
- 1829 John 'Mad Jack' Fuller bought the castle and carried out limited repairs.
- 1917 Lord Curzon bought the castle and began major repairs and archaeological work.
- 1925 Curzon died and left the castle to the National Trust.
- 1926 The castle opened to visitors under the National Trust.
Photos
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All 60 castles in EnglandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Bodiam Castle?
Adult tickets cost £13, and National Trust members go free.
Is there a café at Bodiam Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Where do you park at Bodiam Castle?
There is a members' car park on site.
Sources
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