Castle · Ruin

Castle Rising Castle

Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk), Norfolk
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £6 adult · £4 child
  • Parking on site
  • English Heritage
Castle Rising Castle: Castle Rising
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Castle Rising Castle is a ruined castle near Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk), Norfolk, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £6, and English Heritage members go free. There is a car park on site, about 50 m from the entrance.

Castle Rising Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0018:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0018:00
  3. Wed 14 10:0018:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0018:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0018:00
  6. Today Sat 17 10:0018:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0018:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Summer 1 Apr to 1 Nov
Daily
10:00 to 18:00
 n/a
Winter 2 Nov to 31 Mar
Wed to Sun
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Summer close is 6pm 'or dusk if earlier in October' (dusk time not published). No last-entry time given. Owner site gives no year. EH calendar for this site did not render (template only); EH summary says 'Open daily, 10am-6pm'.

Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.

Castle Rising Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 17 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £6
Concession £5
Child £4
Family £18
English Heritage members Free
Book on the English Heritage site

Getting to Castle Rising Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site. Large car park via Lodge Lane; uneven earth and grass About 50 m to the entrance. Pedestrian access from Lynn Road
By train
Wainfleet is 23.7 miles away.
Public transport
Norfolk Green 11 to Castle Rising; King's Lynn station 4.5 miles.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Earth/gravel paths; keep has multiple stone stairs incl. narrow spirals, not wheelchair accessible; shop and grounds accessible
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Audio guide Yes

What to see at Castle Rising Castle

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 03

    Great hall

    The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.

  • 04

    Chapel

    A chapel inside the castle.

History of Castle Rising Castle

  1. 1138 William d'Albini begins building the castle for his wife, Henry I's widow
  2. c.1140 Stone keep built
  3. 1544 Castle passes to the Howard family, who still own it

Photos

Castles near Castle Rising Castle

All 3 castles in Norfolk

FAQs

When is Castle Rising Castle open?

In the summer season it opens every day from 10:00 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Castle Rising Castle?

Adult tickets cost £6, and English Heritage members go free.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on castlerising.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 17 Oct 2026
  4. Page on castlerising.co.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
  5. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on castlerising.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  7. OpenStreetMap · checked 17 Oct 2026
  8. Page on castlerising.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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