Kenilworth Castle and 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

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Events At Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

  • Time Travellers Go... Royal

    Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

    See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers Go event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.

  • Knight School for Dads!

    Sun 17 Jun 2012

    This Father's Day at Kenilworth Castle, dads and kids can become knights for the day and hone their skills for the medieval battlefield in front of a watchful master tutor.

  • A Grand Medieval Joust

    Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul 2012

    Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight! This full day out gives a great insight into medieval life at the castle with music, dance, falconry displays and more!

Prices and opening times

directions

Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire - CV8 1NE (Directions)

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