A Tour of Arundel Castle in West Sussex

...and so we have closed the castle gates for the 2023 season. We want to express our gratitude to all the visitors who came and visited the castle this year. It was a delight to to see so many happy faces enjoying the gardens, medieval events, jousts, and of course the castle. We also thank everyone who shared their photos with us on Instagram and Facebook. Your pictures filled us with joy and inspire us to make the 2024 season even better! We are already looking forward to the upcoming spring,

A beautiful garden is like a painting; its beauty doesn't reveal itself all at once. Wondering around the castle gardens, new details and hidden gems gradually come into view, with each step offering a fresh perspective and something more beautiful than the last. #gardenstovisit #gardenersgarden #visitsussex #sussexdaysout #placestogo | Arundel Castle

Embark on a 12,000-year journey from the Stone Age to the 20th century at Arundel Castle's Festival of History... Unfolding over the last August bank holiday weekend. Spread across the lower lawns of the castle, this three-day extravaganza invites visitors to delve into the evolution of costumes, weapons, armour, and battle tactics. 🗓️ August bank holiday weekend Saturday 24 August, 2024 – Monday 26 August, 2024 Living history groups and individual interpreters will showcase historical crafts l

Always eagerly anticipated, Arundel Castle reopens on Thursday 28th March. The reopening is hotly followed by an Easter weekend full of immersive experiences, including combat demonstrations, falconry, and medieval music (29th – 31st March). Remember to keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the annual Tulip festival, where you can feast your eyes upon thousands of blooms across the Castle grounds. #ArundelCastle #TulipFestival #GardensOfInstagram #Arundel #WestSussex #TheGreatSussexWay P

The pink flowers and the water feature together create a sense of calm, finding the beauty in both the delicate and the dynamic. #arundelcastle #arundel #westsussexlife #westsussex #placestogo #placestovisit #daysoutsussex #castle #gardenstovisit #awardwinninggardens #summergardens | Arundel Castle

🏰✨ The International Jousting Tournament is back at Arundel Castle! Over six thrilling days, eight competitors across four teams (England, France, Portugal, and Australia) will battle it out for the ultimate jousting champion title. Witness the intense horseback combat as knights charge down the tilt rail and shatter lances on opponents' shields. 🌟🤺 Don't miss crowd favourites: Nigel Amos as the tournament compère, Kyle Dolah Evans as Marshal of the Field, and Mark Caple, now Knight of Mercy,

Visitors to the castle are in for a treat as we've recently enhanced the experience in the Civil War Rooms. ⚜️ The year is 1643 and the Howard family support the Royalist cause with 1000 soldiers, loyal to King Charles, garrisoned at the Castle. The town of Arundel is overwhelmed by Parliamentarian forces and an 18 day siege ensures... Come and immerse yourself in Castle history, the room smells of gunpowder and you can hear cannons and muskets being fired in the background. 💥 #arundelcastle #b