Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

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To help celebrate the Great British Summer, VAT on family days out has been cut from 20% to 5% until 1 September – and we’re passing on every penny of savings to you. The saving will be automatically applied when you check out.

A view of Kenilworth Castle from the gardens in the spring.
A view from the top of Kenilworth Castle of Leciester's gatehouse with people on the grass.
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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Address
Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NG

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Ice Cream Splat Insurance

This site is taking part in our Ice Cream Splat Insurance. Between 13 August and 31 August 2026, if a child (or adult) drops their scooped Northern Bloc ice cream, all they need to do is return to the point of purchase with their now empty cone or cup and request a replacement. Check out the full terms and conditions here.

Go forth and lick in confidence. 

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Kenilworth Castle
A view of a meeting room space with historic windows. The room has a large table with chairs around it at Kenilworth Castle.

Hire a Meeting Room at Kenilworth Castle

Host your next meeting somewhere unforgettable.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Kenilworth Castle, our meeting spaces offer a refreshing alternative to the ordinary boardroom.

You can even enhance your booking with lunch and guided tours of the castle.

Find about more about hiring Kenilworth Castle

The sights and sounds of Kenilworth Castle

Watch this gorgeous drone footage of Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden before you plan your visit.

Kenilworth Castle on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to properties historian Dr William Wyeth explain the story of the siege of Kenilworth Castle that took place in 1266, the people who took part and its legacy today.

Kenilworth Castle guidebook

Guidebook: Kenilworth Castle

Price: £5.50

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