Arundel Castle
The family castle of the Dukes of Norfolk, combining a Norman motte with a Victorian Gothic palace and overlooking the town in the Arun Valley.
Arundel Castle was begun in 1067 and has belonged to the Dukes of Norfolk for most of the nearly thousand years since; it remains their home. You can climb the keep on the Norman motte and visit the Gothic halls, library and collection of paintings and furniture, which were rebuilt in the Victorian period. The gardens are especially lovely during the spring tulip festival. The castle is generally open from April to October and often closed on Mondays. Admission ranges from about £15 to £30 depending on what you visit. Arundel town has a Catholic cathedral and antique shops. It is about an hour by train from Brighton, or 50 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Devil's Dyke
- West Pier
- Brighton i360
- The Lanes
- North Laine
- Brighton Dome
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Brighton Beach & Seafront