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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Discover the magical castle just 2 hours from London that's like a Disney set
Looking for a great day out that the whole family will enjoy? Then look no further, as this is the perfect place to visit. Just a two-hour drive from London, Arundel Castle is easy to reach but looks straight out of a Disney movie. You can also take the train from Victoria Station 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. 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. Recommended Reading Arundel: Historic market town 90 minutes from south London Why you should visit Hever Castle as a day trip from London Discover the 'beautiful' National Trust gem in London 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!"
BBC News
08-04-2025
- BBC News
Arundel Castle shortlisted for top garden award
One of Sussex's most famous castles is calling on the local community to help it secure a prestigious Castle, which covers 38 acres of land, is bidding to win its first-ever Historic Houses Garden of the Year national award, founded in 1984, celebrates Britain's most spectacular gardens and the winner is decided by public vote. Martin Duncan, head gardener and landscape designer at Arundel Castle, said being shortlisted was a "wonderful recognition of the dedication that goes into the gardens". "We take great pride in creating something visitors of all ages can enjoy and be inspired by," he added. The castle's grounds features the world-renowned Tulip Festival in spring, and has specific areas including the English Herbaceous and Tropical borders, as well as a diverse collection of specimen trees. Mr Duncan says the grounds also includes the Rose Garden, White Garden, Collector Earl's Garden, Organic Kitchen Garden, Wildflower Garden, the award-winning Water Gardens and the Stumpery Gardens. "It's a real honour to represent Sussex in this national award, and we'd be incredibly grateful to anyone who can spare a moment to cast a vote for us," Mr Duncan added. The castle was built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, the Earl of for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award close on 31 August.
