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The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk
and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel
Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200
years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having
its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works
of art. Come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and
stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry
and armour in stunning room settings. |
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Opening Dates |
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Arundel Castle is open from Thursday 1 April to Sunday 31 October 2010
Open Tuesday to Sundays inclusive, and August Mondays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Opening times
| 14thC Fitzalan Chapel, Gardens & Grounds |
10:00 to 17:00 |
| Restaurant |
10:30 to 16:30 |
| Gift Shop |
10:30 to 17:00 |
| Castle Keep |
11:00 to 16:30 |
| Castle Rooms |
12:00 to 17:00 |
| Last admission |
16:00 |
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Admission Prices |
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Please note – Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 1 August during the Joust and Medieval Week only Gold Plus and Gold tickets will be available.
Dogs
are not allowed in the castle or grounds
Registered Assistance Dogs only.
No photography is permitted within
the Castle. |
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Corporate and Conference Groups |
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Special guided tours and other arrangements available
please contact our Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882173 extension 230 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org for details |
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All prices in GBP
Payment by credit card: Visa, Delta, MasterCard, Switch
and JCB
Payment by cheque must be supported by a bankers card, except
for tour operators, companies or recognised associations,
and made payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Limited.
The Trustees reserve the right to close any
part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice. |
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Castle Visits |
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Castle Visits are "free flow":
there are guides in most rooms during normal opening hours.
Guided tours can be arranged by application
in advance.
Guide books are on sale in English, French
and German. A softback guide book 'Arundel Castle' and a history
of the Dukes of Norfolk are also on sale, both by Dr John
Martin Robinson, the Duke's Librarian.
Facilities on the ground floor of the Castle:
Castle Restaurant Our licensed counter service restaurant offers a full range of refreshments to tempt and delight our visitors including a selection of hot and cold beverages, light lunches, cakes and pastries.
Castle Shop in the old Castle kitchens, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone
Lavatories are located
adjacent to the kitchen garden, and on the ground floor of
the Castle.
Garden Tours
By advance booking only, minimum party number 20 people. Please contact The Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882173 extension 230 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org for further information.
The Glasshouse with traditional and exotic
plants are open and the Kitchen Gardens, with organically
grown vegetables, may be viewed and there is something new
in the flower gardens each year.
The Keep
If you are able to climb the 131 steps up to the Keep, the
views of the River Arun, the sea, the town and the Downs are
worth the effort. Photographs cannot do it justice.
Access is closed at 16:30 pm, or sooner if dusk falls early. |
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Group Bookings |
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We are delighted to welcome groups and it is not necessary to book in advance.
We welcome enquires from groups wishing to visit the Castle. There are a number of options available and we would be pleased to discuss your requirements. Please contact our Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882173 extension 230 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org for further information.
Group Free Flow Visits during Normal Opening Times: 12 noon to 4.00 pm, rates: adults £12.00, seniors and students £10.00, children £7.00, minimum 20 people, booking advised.
Group Organisers, Tour Guides, Teachers and Supervisors: free admission for 1 per 20 visitors or 10 schoolchildren.
Coach Drivers: Lower Lodge, Mill Road drop off point then park in the free Town Car Park in Mill Road 50 metres from the Castle entrance. Free admission and lunch, shop discount.
Payment: A single payment on the day by cash, credit card (not Diners Club or American Express), cheque payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd or by voucher/invoice for tour operators and recognised groups.
Guided Tours
Morning Guided Tours: 10.30 to 11.45 before the Castle is open to the public, rate £15.00 per person, no concessions, not available to school/student parties, minimum charge £300.00, booking essential. 1 guide for 25 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 15 minutes.
Exclusive Guided Tours for Corporate or Conference Groups: 17.30 to 20.00 from £50.00 per person, minimum charge applies. 1 guide per 10-15 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 30 minutes. Please ask for further details.
Specialist Tours
To book any or all of these tours, please contact our Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882 173 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org
Heraldry
Arundel Castle is full of heraldry, tracing back the lineage of the Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel from the beginning of heraldry itself. Come and trace the ways in which the current Earl Marshal, head of the Royal College of Arms, displays his coats of arms through the Castle and the stories behind the designs
Furniture
Arundel Castle contains the cream of the collections from three great family houses – Worksop Manor, Norfolk House and Arundel Castle. Follow our experienced guide as she explores the styles, functions and materials involved in one of the great private collections and recounts the stories behind their acquisition.
Paintings
Within the Castle is one of the great private collections of paintings, including works by van Dyke, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Mytens and Lely. Join our knowledgeable guide as he reveals the secrets and symbolism hidden in the pictures and what they tell us about the subjects.
Hidden History
The Howards are one of the great families of English history, dominating the political and social landscape for the last 500 years. Come and hear the less well-known stories and discover some of the family’s more colourful characters – the Third Duke who congratulated Henry VIII on the execution of his own son; the Jacobean Duchess who refused her husband his conjugal rights after he deserted the Cause; the Eleventh Duke who could only be bathed when drunk and insensible…
The Medieval Castle
An exploration of the original fortress, including the Keep, Inner Gate House, Barbican (not usually open to visitors) and the Fitzalan Chapel. Discover the purpose and design of one of the oldest castles in the country and the stories of the d’Albini and Fitzalan families who built and defended it. Please note – this tour includes a climb to the Keep of 130 steps.
Specialist tours start at 10am on the dates specified, rate £25.00 per person to include full Gold+ Castle access. Limited numbers – booking essential.
Private Evening Tours
A quiet, exclusive after-hours visit with one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides, 5.00pm – 6.30pm. £50.00 per person, to include a full guided tour, a copy of the official guide book and a glass of champagne. Limited dates available – please enquire.
Please note, there is a minimum of 20 persons required for any guided tour.
To book any or all of these tours, please contact our Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882 173 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org |
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Disabled Access |
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Disabled Access - Useful Information
Please contact our Head Guide Penny Horsfield on 01903 882173 or penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org in advance of your visit if you have any particular questions or concerns.
Setting down
Outside main Castle gates in Mill Road, Arundel if required.
Parking
In designated parking in Arundel town car park in Mill Road opposite the main Castle gates. Initial slope from Castle Gates to Castle, Gardens & Grounds.
Transport
A passenger buggy is available in the grounds – please enquire at the Ticket Office.
Castle – ground floor
Accessible via ramped entrance and passenger lift
Castle – first floor
Accessible via passenger lift (24" / 40cm wide)
Barons’ Hall
Accessible via Stairclimber
Lavatories / WCs
Adapted WCs in Castle
Gardens
Partly accessible, slopes, gravel paths.
Grounds
Partly accessible, slopes, tarmac paths.
Castle Shop
Ground floor. Level entrance
Castle Restaurant
Ground floor. Level entrance
General
The Castle is built on a hill and there are some steep stairs and narrow passages, which can make mobility difficult. About 2/3 of the Castle interior is accessible to wheelchairs, subject to some width limits – please see above.
Independent Information
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.
Please visit the National Disabled Access Guide – Arundel Castle at www.disabledgo.info for independent information about accessibility at Arundel Castle |
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Car & Coach Parking |
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There is a pay and display Car and Coach park directly opposite the Castle entrance (Mill Road Car Park). We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours to visit the Castle. Coaches can drop off visitors at Lower Lodge, Mill Road but must park in the Mill Road Car & Coach park.
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