Visit Arundel Castle a Disney like gem 2 hours from Watford
You can also take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction and then grab a second train to Arundel town, which is just a 20-minute walk from the castle.
Perfect for children and adults, Arundel Castle has lots to explore and will keep everyone entertained.
You can find out more about Arundel Castle via the website.
Arundel Castle is a Disney-like gem just 2 hours from Watford
The Arundel Castle website shares that the estate's story begins in 1067 with the grand building still retaining many of its original features, including the Norman Keep.
During the late 1800s, the castle was nearly all rebuilt to transform it into a breathtaking Gothic style home, which is said to "be one of the great works of Victorian England".
Along with the castle itself, the gardens are also not to be missed, with the English Rose Garden very popular among visitors.
The garden is filled with an array of flowers, including Penelope Lively, Young Lycidas, Emily Bronte, Oliver Austin, Desdemona, Wild Edric and Shropshire Lad.
The Arundel Castle shares that the gardens and landscapes are "beautiful", adding: "Over the last 20 years the gardens have been transformed, led by the Castle's renowned and highly respected Head Gardener Martin Duncan, whose personal achievement was recognised in 2018 with the award of the Kew Guild Medal."
The castle also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including the Medieval Festival Weekend and Medieval Jousting Tournament.
Arundel Castle is open from April 1 to November 2 in 2025, with the gardens and castle open daily except on Mondays.
There is a range of tickets depending on what you want to see, ranging from £30 per adult to see everything, or £12.50 for a child.
You can book tickets via the Arundel Castle website.
On the online review site, Tripadvisor, Arundel Castle has a rating of 4.6/5 from more than 3,600 reviews.
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One guest said: "An experience not to be missed. Stunning grounds and gardens, breathtaking. The history of the castle was amazing, and the rooms were fantastic. Well worth the money."
Another guest said: "It was the second time I have visited the gardens at Arundel Castle and they were just as spectacularly beautiful."
A third happy guest wrote: "The gardens are a true masterpiece. The colourful splendour of the flowers is just breathtaking. The interior of the castle is an example of classic English aristocratic elegance. A must-visit!"
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