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One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home.
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallingridge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features, including a picturesque spring- filled moat.
Appearing almost complete from outside, inside the extent of the damage incurred over the years becomes evident. However it is easy to imagine how this once grand home would have been, with its chapel, Sir Edward's family quarters, Great Hall and Great Kitchen. An investigation of the towers gives access to the roof and wonderful views of the Rother Valley.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle
Opening information
From 11 February until 4 November 2012, we are open daily from 10:30 - 17:00 .
From 10 November 2012 until 23rd December we will be open daily from 11:00 - 16:00 EXCEPT MONDAYS and TUESDAYS.
From 29 December until the half term in February 2013 we will be open at weekends from 11:00 - 16:00.
Visitor information:
Toilets - including accessible faciltities
Groups accepted:-
Min group size 15
Max group size - please telephone in advance to book.
Leaflets available in some other languages.
Admission
££ between £5 to £10
This attraction (Bodiam Castle) was last updated by the daytripfinder staff on 2012-02-02 09:56:35 UTC
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Nearby Attractions (Within 5 miles)
- Great Dixter House and Gardens 2.24 miles
- The Mill Toy & Pedal Car Museum 3.15 miles
- Sedlescombe Organic Vineyards 3.21 miles
- Bodiam Ferry Co 3.22 miles
- Merriments Gardens 3.45 miles
There are 1 reviews for Bodiam Castle
Fairytale castle + picturesque setting
28 Jun 2009
My partner and I visited Bodiam Castle on a warm sunny day in June. We both really enjoyed it.
It was £2 for the car parking - a scenic spot with many enjoying a picnic. You can do a circle walk following the moat whilst admiring the symmetry of the fairytale like castle. There are plenty of spots to sit down and enjoy the views. The moat is entertaining to watch, stocked full of fish and with plenty of mallards navigating the waters. They can be quite friendly as we were regularly approached while enjoying an ice cream.
The price of admission was £5.20 for each adult. I recommend turning left as soon as you pass the main gatehouse and watch the 15 minutue film charting the history of the castle. Built from his plundering exploits in France, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge wanted a more secure home to protect his family from French invasion and growing civil unrest. The views from the towers are worth the short steep climb. Unsurprisingly, the picturesque castle has apparently been used in several fims - including Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Well worth a visit!
