Arundel Castle and Gardens
Arundel, West Sussex
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A vast castle above the River Arun, home of the Dukes of Norfolk for nearly a thousand years, with a Norman keep, state rooms and celebrated formal gardens. Go before the season closes on 1 November, then return in spring.
Highlights
- Norman keep with views across the Arun valley
- Furnished state rooms and bedrooms
- Collector Earl's Garden
- Fitzalan Chapel
Good to know
- Only accredited assistance dogs are allowed
- Tickets can be bought online or by card at the ticket office
- Closed for the winter after 1 November 2026
Getting there
Arundel Castle and Gardens, Arundel, West Sussex (car park postcode), BN18 9PAParking: From £3 for up to 3 hours to £6 all day.
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