- Open
- £10.90 adult · £5.40 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Goodrich Castle is a ruined castle near Whitchurch (Herefordshire), Herefordshire, County of, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a members' car park on site, about 400 m from the entrance.
Goodrich Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter | 22 Feb to 16 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Goodrich Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.90 |
| Concession | £10 |
| Child | £5.40 |
| Family | £27.20 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Goodrich Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. £4 for non-members About 400 m to the entrance. Two disabled spaces within 150m of castle entrance
- By train
- Lydney is 11.8 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dog bowls at visitor centre
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Castle not wheelchair accessible; steep spiral stair to keep; bonded gravel paths; café and shop accessible
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Goodrich Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 03
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 05
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Goodrich Castle
- c.1120 Norman keep added a generation later
- 1646 Two-month Civil War siege; Royalists surrender after bombardment by mortar Roaring Meg
Photos
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Castles near Goodrich Castle
- Monmouth Castle 6.2 mi
- Skenfrith Castle 7.5 mi
- St Briavels Castle 9.6 mi
- Grosmont Castle 11.0 mi
- Raglan Castle 12.5 mi
- Berkeley Castle 14.7 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Goodrich Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free.
Is there a café at Goodrich Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
When is Goodrich Castle open?
In the autumn 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 Goodrich Castle?
There is a members' car park on site, about 400 m from the entrance. Two disabled spaces within 150m of castle entrance.
Sources
- 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
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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