- Open
- £14.50 adult · £7.20 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Framlingham Castle is a castle near Framlingham, Suffolk, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £14.50, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Framlingham Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
Framlingham Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.32 | £14.50 |
| Concession | £11.56 | £13.60 |
| Child | £6.12 | £7.20 |
| Family | £30.85 | £36.30 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Framlingham Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. 30 spaces; non-members pay; no coaches or large vehicles. Three pay-and-display car parks in Framlingham town.
- By train
- Entrance is 5.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- First Bus 63 and Ipswich Buses 118.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads in the grounds and castle, except the café counter.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Loose gravel and grass; platform lift to first floor; steep spiral stairs to upper floors and wall walk; rough undulating earthworks.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Framlingham Castle
- 01
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Framlingham Castle
- c.1190 Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, built the castle in the late 12th century.
- c.1550 In the 16th century the castle was at the centre of the succession crisis that brought Mary Tudor to the throne.
- c.1650 From the 17th century the castle served as a workhouse and place of charity for the rural poor.
Photos
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Castles near Framlingham Castle
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How much does it cost to visit Framlingham Castle?
Adult tickets cost £14.50, and English Heritage members go free.
When is Framlingham Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Framlingham Castle?
There is a members' car park on site. Three pay-and-display car parks in Framlingham town.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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