Arundel Castle & Gardens, The Collector Earl's Garden

Arundel Castle & Gardens
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
England

Website

Arundel Castle & Gardens website

www.arundelcastle.org

E-mail

Bryan McDonald - Castle Manager

bryan.mcdonald@arundelcastle.org

Penny Horsfield - Head Guide

penny.horsfield@arundelcastle.org

info@arundelcastle.org

Telephone

01903 882173

Fax

01903 884581

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There is nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the ditch, and constructed in 1068: followed by the gatehouse in 1070.

Under his Will, King Henry I (1068-1135) settled the Castle and lands in dower on his second wife, Adeliza of Louvain. Three years after his death she married William d'Albini II, who built the stone shell keep on the motte. King Henry II (1133-89), who built much of the oldest part of the stone Castle, in 1155 confirmed William d'Albini II as Earl of Arundel, with the Honour and Castle of Arundel.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archive, Heritage site, Historic house or home, Castle or defences, Garden, parklands or rural site

Opening hours

Arundel Castle is open from Friday1 April to Sunday 30 October 2011 Tuesdays to Sundays inclusive, Bank Holiday Mondays and August Mondays from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm.
Fitzalan Chapel, The Collector Earl's Garden, Gardens & grounds from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Castle Keep from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm
Castle Restaurant from 10.30 to 4.30 pm
Castle Shop from 10.30 to 5.00 pm
Castle Rooms 12 noon to 5.00 pm
Castle Bedrooms 12 noon to 5.00 pm

Closed on Mondays. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays and August Mondays

Admission charges

Gold Plus (all inclusive) Adults £16.00
Gold Plus Senior Citizens £13.50
Gold Plus Students (with card) £13.50
Children (aged 5-16 years) £7.50
Gold Plus Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 children aged 5-16 years) £39.00
Garden season ticket - one adult £30.00 / two adults £50.00 (excludes Joust week 26 to 31 July)

Discounts

English Heritage

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Toilets
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available

Additional info

Archives - For further information please visit www.arundelcastle.org Archives page