Where is Amberley Castle?

Amberley Castle is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN18 9FL), in the parish of Amberley.

How do I get to Amberley Castle?

The nearest railway station is Brockham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN18 9FL.

Is Amberley Castle a listed building?

Amberley Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Does Amberley Castle charge admission?

Amberley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Amberley Castle?

The nearest railway station is Brockham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN18 9FL.

Castles · South East England

Amberley Castle

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Amberley Castle — Grade I listed castle in Horsham District, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Brockham · 0.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Amberley Castle is located in Horsham, West Sussex, with the postcode BN18 9FL. The nearest railway station is Brockham, which is 0.9 km away. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.

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Amberley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Horsham District, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.9090°, -0.5401°.

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Heritage listing

Amberley Castle stands in the village of Amberley, West Sussex (grid reference TQ027132). The castle was erected as a 12th-century manor house and fortified in 1377, giving it a rhomboid shaped stonework enclosure with high curtain walls, internal towers in each corner, a hall and a gateway. It was used as a fortress by the bishops of Chichester. The walls, gateway and two of the towers remain as a Grade I listed building and are now in use as a privately owned hotel.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Amberley Castle is a luxury hotel set within the historic walls of a 12th-century castle in West Sussex. Visitors can enjoy fine dining in beautifully restored rooms, explore the formal gardens, and experience the rich history of the castle while enjoying modern comforts.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The site on which the castle stands was endowed to the See of Selsey by Cædwalla of Wessex in AD 683. When the bishopric was removed to Chichester, after the Norman conquest, it continued to be held by the Bishops of Chichester. The first recorded structure was a timber-framed lodge built by Bishop Ralph de Luffa in 1103. This was knocked down in 1140 by Bishop Seffrid I and replaced by a more elaborate stone hall, to which Bishop Seffrid II added the East Wing in 1200. A larger Great Hall was added by Bishop John Langton between 1305 and 1337, when the site became known as the Bishop of Chichester's Summer Palace. Bishop William Reade had the Great Hall knocked down and replaced by a…

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Coordinates: 50.9090, -0.5401
County: West Sussex
District: Horsham
Parish: Amberley
Postcode: BN18 9FL
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
Phone: 01798 831 992
Nearest railway station: Brockham — 0.9 km
Official site: www.amberleycastle.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4741357 (CC0)
wikipedia: Amberley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Amberley castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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