Prices and opening times
Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle or doocot. Find out more about our conservation work
The gardens, exhibition and shop are open.
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
Book tickets nowWe've reduced the admission price while access restrictions are in place.
Admission prices up to and including 31 March 2023
| Category | Reduced admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £3.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £2.75 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £2.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £7.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £10.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £12.00 |
Admission prices from 1 April 2023
| Category | Reduced admission price | Full admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £3.80 | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £3.00 | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £2.30 | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £7.50 | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £11.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £13.00 | £25.50 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening times
1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm)
1 October to 31 March:
Daily except Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Closed
25 December to 6 January
Unexpected closures
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.
Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.
