Where is Arundel Castle?

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

How do I get to Arundel Castle?

The nearest railway station is Arundel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN18 9AB.

Who owns Arundel Castle?

Arundel Castle is owned by Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel.

Is Arundel Castle a listed building?

Arundel Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Does Arundel Castle charge admission?

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

How do I get to Arundel Castle?

The nearest railway station is Arundel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN18 9AB.

Castles · South East England

Arundel Castle

Also known as: Caisleán Arundel

In or near South Stoke.

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Arundel Castle — castle in West Sussex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Arundel · 1.0 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Arundel Castle, the nearest railway station is Arundel, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN18 9AB. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Arundel Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1067. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8561°, -0.5536°.

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Heritage listing

Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery in the 11th century. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and then restored in the 18th and early 19th centuries by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk. Further restoration and embellishment was undertaken from the 1890s by Charles Alban Buckler for the 15th Duke. Since the 11th century, the castle has been the seat of the Earls of Arundel and the Dukes of Norfolk.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Arundel Castle is a historic site that dates back to 1067, featuring original medieval architecture such as the Norman Keep and Gatehouse. Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved interiors filled with art and furniture, as well as the tranquil gardens that host various historical events throughout the year.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The original structure was a motte-and-bailey castle. Roger de Montgomery was declared the first Earl of Arundel as the King granted him the property as part of a much larger honour of hundreds of manors. Roger, who was a cousin of William the Conqueror, had stayed in Normandy to keep the peace there while William was away in England. He was rewarded for his loyalty with extensive lands in the Welsh Marches and across the country, together with one fifth of Sussex (Arundel Rape). He began work on Arundel Castle in around 1067. Between 1101 and 1102 the castle was besieged by the forces of Henry I after its holder Robert of Bellême rebelled. The castle then passed to Henry I's widow Adeliza…

Description

Designed by Isabel and Julian Bannerman, The Collector's Earl Garden was opened in 2008 by Charles, Prince of Wales as a tribute to Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, known as ‘The Collector’. The garden's centrepiece, Oberon's Palace, is a pavilion that features a shellwork grotto and a fountain that supports a golden corona when the water spurts.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.8561, -0.5536
County: West Sussex
District: Arun
Parish: Arundel
Postcode: BN18 9AB
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
Established: 1067
Nearest railway station: Arundel — 1 km
Opening: Daily 10am–5pm
Official site: arundelcastle.org

Sources

wikidata: Q716667 (CC0)
wikipedia: Arundel Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Arundel-Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Itinerary
Norman heritage of Sussex
The 1066 trail: Pevensey, Battle, Hastings.

Other places nearby

👶↗ arundelmuseum.org

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Arundel War Memorial

Arundel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

🐕↗ arundelmuseum.org

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Historic houses · South East England

Stenton House

Stenton House — house in Arundel, Arun, West Sussex, England, UK.

👶↗ duffgallery.co.uk

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Chapels · South East England

Fitzalan Chapel

Fitzalan Chapel — Chapel at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ arundelplayers.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Arundel Castle

Places to stay

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Hostels · South East England

Sussex Heritage Centre

Sussex Heritage Centre — a hostel in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Maynards Caravan & Camping Park

Maynards Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South East England

Brookside Caravan Park

Brookside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ brooksideuk.com

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Caravan parks · South East England

Littlehampton Caravan Club Site

Littlehampton Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

North Stoke Farm Campsite

North Stoke Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

The Camping and Caravaning Club

The Camping and Caravaning Club — a campsite in england south east.