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Tickets to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

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Trace the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I as you explore this medieval fortress-turned-Elizabethan palace!

Highlights

Dating back 900 years, Kenilworth Castle traces its roots to the Norman kings of England.
Find out how it served as a fortress and as a retreat for Elizabeth I during her tours of the country.
Stop and admire the recreated Elizabethan gardens during your visit.
Learn the story about Sir John Siddeley, the first Baron of Kenilworth, and his pioneering work in aviation and motoring.

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Entrance ticket to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your Experience

Sprawled among fields and hedges on Kenilworth's outskirts, this spine-tingling ruin is one of England's most impressive castles. In 1266, it survived the longest siege in English history when Edward I's forces threw themselves at the battlements for six whole months. A few centuries down the line, in 1575, it became famous for a 19-day festivity where Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, entertained Queen Elizabeth I. Stroll through the massive red sandstone Norman keep and medieval great hall range, the favorite residence of Henry V and the early Tudor kings. Scale the heights of the tower that the earl built to woo the queen and step onto the viewing platforms to get a 'queen's eye view.' The Elizabethan garden has been recreated and offers a colorful depiction of the couple's romance.

Explore the onsite exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of John Davenport Siddeley, the car and aviation pioneer who bought the castle in his retirement. This will give you a chance to understand the glamor of early motoring. Explore the imposing Elizabethan gatehouse, and check out the exhibition that tells the royal love story of Queen Elizabeth I and the earl. The rooms are furnished as they were in the 1930s when the last caretaker moved out. Take the stairs of Leicester's Building and visualize the queen's private apartments in their heyday. Gaze out and admire views of the castle and countryside, just like Queen Elizabeth I would have done. Wander through the Elizabethan garden and see the dazzling 5.5-meter (18 foot) high marble fountain as well as the bejeweled aviary.

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Important Information

Please note on closed dates this site may still be open, please check English Heritage directly for more information.

Timings

23rd March 2024 to 27th October 2024

Daily: 10am to 5pm

28th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024

Daily: 10am to 4pm

4th November 2024 to 23rd December 2024

Sat and Sun: 10am to 4pm

24th December 2024 to 25th December 2024

Closed

27th December 2024 to 1st January 2025

Daily: 10am to 4pm

2nd January 2025 to 14th February 2025

Sat and Sun: 10am to 4pm

15th February 2025 to 23rd February 2025

Daily: 10am to 4pm

24th February 2025 to 30th March 2025

Wed to Sun: 10am to 4pm

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