Open on selected Sundays in March (click button below for all available dates)
Join us for Spring Bulb walks around the historic grounds, woodlands and ancient ramparts, as nature springs to life on the estate.
Entry includes admission to the Norman Keep, the best preserved of its kind in the country. The tearooms are located on the first floor of the Keep (stair access only) and will be open serving hot and cold drinks and cakes & other light snacks, inside seating and takeaway available.
Dogs on leads are very welcome in the grounds but not permitted inside the Keep.
Open 11am-4pm on all dates
Tickets also available on the gate on the day
Free onsite parking
Under 4s and carers go free
Family tickets available:
1-adult family tickets include 1 adult and up to 4 children aged 4-17 (under 4s go free)
2-adult family tickets include 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 4-17 (under 4s go free)
SAVE OVER 50% WITH A 3-DAY PASS!
Enjoy incredible value on multiple visits when you book a 3-day pass! Valid for 3 visits on all dates we are open for Garden & Castle Admission until 19th October 2025. Collect your Pass on the gate on arrival and get it stamped on every visit. Available on Adult, Senior and 1-adult and 2-adult family tickets. Not valid on Event Days.
Dates for your Diary
🐲 6th April: The Sand Dragon Puppet Show & Workshop will be taking place in the castle on this date. Tickets include entry to the castle and gardens so this is a better value option if you’d like to see the puppet show too!
🐣 6-9th April: Take part in our Easter Trails as part of your Spring Walk tickets. All Junior tickets include a Trail activity sheet and sweet treat prize!
🦉 8th & 9th April: Eden Falconry are here with their beautiful birds of prey static display. Meet the birds up close and learn all about their abilities and habitats. Entry to the display included with Spring Walk tickets for these dates.