About
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is a much-loved family home as well as a popular visitor attraction with award-winning gardens.
A must-see on any visit to the area, the castle has played an important role in England’s history, boasting royal connections that stretch back over 1,000 years.
Visitors are offered the chance to walk in the footsteps of past kings and queens including Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Lady Jane Grey. It is also the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds - Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. Today visitors can explore the beautiful restored 15th century church where she lies entombed.
Inside, the castle contains many fascinating treasures featured in its ‘Royal Sudeley 1000: Trials, Triumphs and Treasures’ exhibition showcasing a collection of artefacts and works of art of great historical importance including Katherine Parr’s love letters, lacework reputedly made by Anne Boleyn, bed hangings made for Marie Antoinette and Charles I’s personal beer jugs.
Sudeley Castle’s magnificent gardens are world-renowned, providing variety and colour throughout the seasons. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once admired the hundreds of varieties of roses found in the garden.
The castle also features a rare-breed pheasantry which houses a collection of 16 rare and endangered species of birds from around the world as part of Sudeley’s programme of breeding and conservation.
The whole family can explore the castle’s fascinating past and enjoy a host of exciting events throughout the year. Children will love a visit to the famed Adventure Playground, voted ‘Best Children’s Playground in Gloucestershire’. Children can scale the wooden fun fort, whizz on the zip wire and tackle the 10-piece assault course.
Visitors can refuel with a visit to the Castle Pantry for a selection of locally made sandwiches, cakes and drinks.
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Opening Times
Open (12 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024) |
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* Open daily until 31 October 2021
10am - 5pm
Last admission 4pm
TripAdvisor
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Recent Reviews:
- Alex BCheltenham, United KingdomA very difficult trip. Avoid if a wheelchair user.Sunday, 31st December 2023We attended the spectacle of light experience. I took a disabled relative, having checked the walk was deemed wheelchair friendly. The path had lumps and ramps which made it impossible without... Read full review
- Tiffany WBrilliant castle with so much historyWednesday, 31st January 2024we are so very lucky to have this amazing castle on our doorstep, we buy the annual family pass and ensure we always make use of it. No matter how many times you go to Sudeley I always seem to see... Read full review
- svenparkyMount Dora, FloridaThe disappointing new pavilion cafeSaturday, 23rd March 2024Our review is not about visiting the castle (which we find to be an excellent visit) it is about the new pavilion cafe, now under new management. After a conversation with friends where they stated... Read full review