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The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk
and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel
Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200
years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having
its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works
of art. Come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and
stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry
and armour in stunning room settings.
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JOUST 2013 leaflet
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Opening Dates 2013 |
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Arundel Castle will be open from Friday 29 March to Sunday 3 November 2013
Open Tuesday to Sundays inclusive and August Mondays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Opening times
| 14thC Fitzalan Chapel, Gardens & Grounds |
10:00am to 5:00pm |
| Restaurant & Coffee Shop |
10:00am to 4:30pm |
| Gift Shop |
10:00am to 5:00pm |
| Castle Keep |
10:00am to 4:30pm |
| Castle Rooms |
12:00noon to 5:00pm |
| Last admission |
4:00pm |
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Admission Prices 2013 |
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Family Ticket = 2 Adults and up to 3 Children (5 to 16); Child 5 to 16. Under 5’s free
Dogs
are not allowed in the castle or grounds
Registered Assistance Dogs only.
No photography is permitted within
the Castle.
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Corporate and Conference Groups |
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Special guided tours and other arrangements available
please contact our Information & Bookings Administrator on 01903 882173 extension 230 or visits@arundelcastle.org for details |
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All prices in GBP
Payment by credit card: Visa, Delta, MasterCard, Switch
and JCB
Payment by cheque must be supported by a bankers card, except
for tour operators, companies or recognised associations,
and made payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Limited.
The Trustees reserve the right to close any
part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice. |
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Castle Visits |
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Castle Visits are "free flow":
there are guides in most rooms during normal opening hours.
Guided tours can be arranged by application
in advance.
Guide books are on sale with leaflets available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese.
‘Arundel Castle’ -a new hardback connoisseur guide book written by Dr John Martin Robinson, the Duke's Librarian, published in 2011, is available from the Castle Shop.
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Facilities on the ground floor of the Castle:
Food & Drink -- Our licensed counter service restaurant and our coffee shop offer full ranges of refreshments to tempt and delight our visitors including a selection of hot and cold beverages, light lunches, cakes and pastries.
Castle Shop in the old Castle kitchens, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone
Lavatories are located
adjacent to the kitchen garden, and on the ground floor of
the Castle.
Garden Tours
By advance booking only, minimum party number 20 people. Please contact ourß Information & Bookings Administrator on 01903 882173 extension 230 or visits@arundelcastle.org for further information.
The Glasshouse with traditional and exotic
plants are open and the Kitchen Gardens, with organically
grown vegetables, may be viewed and there is something new
in the flower gardens each year.
The Keep
If you are able to climb the 131 steps up to the Keep, the
views of the River Arun, the sea, the town and the Downs are
worth the effort. Photographs cannot do it justice.
Access is closed at 16:30 pm, or sooner if dusk falls early. |
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Group Bookings |
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We are delighted to welcome groups and it is not necessary to book in advance.
We welcome enquires from groups wishing to visit the Castle. There are a number of options available and we would be pleased to discuss your requirements. Please contact our Information & Bookings Administrator on 01903 882173 extension 230 or visits@arundelcastle.org for further information.
Group Free Flow Visits during Normal Opening Times: 12 noon to 4.00 pm, rates: adults £13.00, seniors and students £11.00, children £7.50, minimum 20 people, booking advised.
Group Organisers, Tour Guides, Teachers and Supervisors: free admission for 1 per 20 visitors or 10 schoolchildren.
Coach Drivers: Lower Lodge, Mill Road drop off point then park in the free Town Car Park in Mill Road 50 metres from the Castle entrance. Free admission and lunch, shop discount.
Payment: A single payment on the day by cash, credit card (not Diners Club or American Express), cheque payable to Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd or by voucher/invoice for tour operators and recognised groups.
Guided Tours
Guided Tours: For groups of at least 20, Guided Tours can be arranged during the morning before the main Castle rooms are open to visitors (10.30 to 11.45), and at other times by application in advance. Rate -- £17.00 per person (no concessions), not available to school/student parties, minimum charge £340.00, booking essential. 1 guide for 25 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 15 minutes.
Exclusive Guided Tours for Corporate or Conference Groups: 17.30 to 20.00 from £50.00 per person, minimum charge applies. 1 guide per 10-15 visitors. Tours last 1 hour 30 minutes. Please ask for further details.
Private Evening Tours
A quiet, exclusive after-hours visit with one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides, 5.00pm – 6.30pm. £50.00 per person, to include a full guided tour, a copy of the official guide book and a glass of champagne. Limited dates available – please enquire.
Please note, there is a minimum of 20 persons required for any guided tour.
To book any or all of these tours, please contact our Information & Bookings Administrator on 01903 882173 or visits@arundelcastle.org |
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Disabled Access |
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Disabled Access - Useful Information
Please contact our Information & Bookings Administrator on 01903 882173 or visits@arundelcastle.org in advance of your visit if you have any particular questions or concerns.
Setting down
Outside main Castle gates in Mill Road, Arundel if required.
Parking
In designated parking in Arundel town car park in Mill Road opposite the main Castle gates. Initial slope from Castle Gates to Castle, Gardens & Grounds.
Transport
A passenger buggy is available in the grounds – please enquire at the Ticket Office.
Castle – ground floor
Accessible via ramped entrance and passenger lift
Castle – first floor
Accessible via passenger lift (24" / 40cm wide)
Lavatories / WCs
Adapted WCs in Castle
Gardens
Partly accessible, slopes, gravel paths.
Grounds
Partly accessible, slopes, tarmac paths.
Castle Shop
Ground floor. Level entrance
Castle Restaurant
Ground floor. Level entrance
General
The Castle is built on a hill and there are some steep stairs and narrow passages, which can make mobility difficult. About 2/3 of the Castle interior is accessible to wheelchairs, subject to some width limits – please see above.
Independent Information
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.
Please visit the National Disabled Access Guide – Arundel Castle at www.disabledgo.info for independent information about accessibility at Arundel Castle |
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Car & Coach Parking |
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There is a pay and display Car and Coach park directly opposite the Castle entrance (Mill Road Car Park). We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours to visit the Castle. Coaches can drop off visitors at Lower Lodge, Mill Road but must park in the Mill Road Car & Coach park. Coaches bringing groups to the Castle are eligible for free parking in the Mill Road Car & Coach park. Please enquire at the main Castle ticket box.
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