- Open
- £16.30 adult · £8.10 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Kenilworth Castle is a ruined castle near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Kenilworth 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.
Site is cashless (card only). EH booking calendar as shown 2026-10-13; covers to mid-March 2027 only (calendar ends 16 Mar 2027). Last entry assumed same offset all year. Prices vary by date tier (13 Oct prices).
Kenilworth Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.85 | £16.30 |
| Concession | £13.09 | £15.40 |
| Child | £6.88 | £8.10 |
| Family | £34.76 | £40.90 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Kenilworth Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Non-members pay; limited capacity; three accessible bays. Warwick District Council car parks nearby, including Abbey End (EV charging).
- By train
- Tile Hill is 3.3 miles away.
- Public transport
- Travel West Midlands 11 and X17 stop near the castle; the 24 also passes the site.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads allowed.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Compacted gravel paths with some steep gradients; level kitchen and Great Hall; upper floors by spiral stairs; lift in Leicester's Gatehouse.
- 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 Kenilworth Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 04
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 05
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 06
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 07
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Kenilworth Castle
- c.1120 First built; Norman keep dates from the 1120s
- 1266 Besieged by Henry III
- 1563 Granted by Elizabeth I to Robert Dudley
- 1575 Elizabeth I's visit; garden built for it
- 1650 Fortifications dismantled
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How much does it cost to visit Kenilworth Castle?
Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free.
Is there a café at Kenilworth Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Where do you park at Kenilworth Castle?
There is a members' car park on site. Warwick District Council car parks nearby, including Abbey End (EV charging).
When is Kenilworth 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.
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
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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