Castle

Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £24 adult · £10.50 child
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Parking on site, free
  • Private owner
Sudeley Castle: Aerial photo of Sudeley Castle. Camera: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAV (quadcopter drone)
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Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Sudeley Castle is a castle near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £24. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a free car park on site.

Sudeley Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0017:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
2026 season 14 Mar to 1 Nov
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 15:00

Closed on 8 Aug.

Castle closes 16:00, site 17:00; adventure playground closes 16:45. Season ends 1 November 2026; closed for general admission 8 August.

Check current times on the official site

Sudeley Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £24
Concession £23
Child £10.50
Family £59.50
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Getting to Sudeley Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Large free car park next to the Visitor Centre with disabled spaces; sat nav GL54 5LP.
By train
Cheltenham Spa is 7 miles away.
Public transport
Stagecoach W and Pulhams 606 buses run between Winchcombe and Cheltenham or Broadway.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Assistance dogs only
  • Pet dogs: not allowed.
  • Assistance dogs: welcome.
  • Pet dogs are not allowed in the castle or grounds. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Visitor Centre and the Pavilion café next to it.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Castle rooms and exhibitions unsuitable for wheelchairs; wheelchair-accessible circular garden route; uneven surfaces, steep terraces and steps.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Visitor centre Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Sudeley Castle

  • 01

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 02

    Chapel

    A chapel inside the castle.

  • 03

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

  • 04

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

History of Sudeley Castle

  1. 1469 Boteler forced to sell to Edward IV; granted to Richard, Duke of Gloucester
  2. 1548 Katherine Parr dies at Sudeley and is buried in St Mary's Chapel
  3. 1643 Surrendered to Parliamentarian troops after a three-day siege
  4. 1649 Council of State orders the castle slighted
  5. 1837 Bought by glovemakers John and William Dent, who begin restoration
  6. 1863 Chapel restored by George Gilbert Scott and re-dedicated

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Sudeley Castle?

Adult tickets cost £24.

Is there a café at Sudeley Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

When is Sudeley Castle open?

In the 2026 season season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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