Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

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Enjoy a great day out in Warwickshire at Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden. One of the largest historic attractions in the West Midlands, the whole family will enjoy exploring the spectacular castle ruins.

The ruins are best known as the home of Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Dudley created an ornate palace here to impress his Queen in 1575.

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I in the authentically recreated Elizabethan Garden. Lost to the world for over 400 years, it is now open to visitors once more. Wander through carved arbours and marvel at the bejewlled aviary and marble fountain.

Don't Miss

 
  • The castle's atmospheric tearoom in the Tudor stables 
  • Our complimentary audio tour - and children's audio tour - which bring the site's 900 year history to life
  • The beautiful Elizabethan Gatehouse, and the painting of Elizabeth I shrouded in mystery
Knights in the tearoom!

Events At Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

  • Half Term Family Fun Trail

    Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb

    Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize?

  • Valentines Ghost Tours

    Fri 17 Feb

    Kenilworth Castle is one of England's most romantic ruined castles, but not all lovers who lived here had a happy existence. Learn about their lives and deaths on an eerie evening tour around the castle and gatehouse, especially for Valentine’s Day.

  • Restoring Kenilworth: Talk & Tour

    Members' Event

    Thu 1 Mar

    A number of restoration projects have recently taken place at Kenilworth Castle - including the restoration of the Elizabethan Garden. Enjoy a talk and tour around the site led by the project managers and learn more about the restoration work.

VISITOR INFORMATION

    • Location
    • Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire - CV8 1NE
    • Today's opening times
    • 12 February 2012
    • 10:00 - 16:00 Calendar
    • Tickets
    • Adults: £8.00
    • Children: £4.80
    • Concessions: £7.20
    • EH Member Cost: Free
    • Family Ticket: £20.80
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