Visitors will enjoy exploring the towers (with their stunning views making the 198 steps to the top worth the effort, and decommissioned cannons pointing towards France), turrets (where you will find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’!), dungeons (to explore the witchcraft exhibit) and gardens (where you can have your picture taken in stocks).
The Castle also hosts ‘living history’ days, complete with jousting knights, and Chris Levine and Rob Munday’s exhibition ‘The Queen’ (featuring an impressive holographic portrait of Her Majesty). The Castle was featured in a Time Team episode in 2011 and has a licensed café and gift shop. A great attraction for kids.
Opening Times 2020
Open every Saturday 2 January to 6 February – 10am to 4pm
Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7 February to 17 March – 10am to 4pm
Daily 18 March to 1 November – 10am to 6pm
Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2 November to 30 December – 10am to 4pm
Closed
1 January
25 and 26 December
31 December
Main Image courtesy of Jean Lelliott
