Bodiam Castle (National Trust)

E-mail

Main Office

Learning Officer

Telephone

Main Office

01580 830196

Fax

01580 830398

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When you think of a castle, you think Bodiam. Built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge in 1385, Bodiam is one of the most beautiful and iconic medieval castles left in Britain today. Few buildings can rival its magnificent setting. With its long history and ensuing rich historiography it is a most excellent learning resource that must be utilised.

Bodiam Castle was constructed late in the 14th century at a time when the nobility were looking for comfortable residences as an outward symbol of their status and wealth, yet incorporating the latest military architecture. Bodiam, therefore, exemplifies the halfway point between the stern fortresses of earlier years and the comfortable mansions of the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Castle or defences, Archaeological site

Opening hours

07 Jan 2012 to 05 Feb 2012
Saturday 11:00-16:00
Sunday 11:00-16:00

11 Feb 2012 to 4 Nov 2012
Monday 10:30-17:00
Tuesday 10:30-17:00
Wednesday 10:30-17:00
Thursday 10:30-17:00
Friday 10:30-17:00
Saturday 10:30-17:00
Sunday 10:30-17:00

7 Nov 2012 to 23 Dec 2012
Wednesday 11:00-16:00
Thursday 11:00-16:00
Friday 11:00-16:00
Saturday 11:00-16:00
Sunday 11:00-16:00

29 Dec 2012 to 30 Dec 2012
Saturday 11:00-16:00
Sunday 11:00-16:00

Admission charges

Gift Aided Prices:
Adults: £6.80
Children: £3.40
Family: £18.00

Groups:
Adults £5.80
Child £2.90.

NT Members: Free

Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or by public transport or for visitors arriving via Kent and East Sussex Railway; stations at Tenterden and Northiam.

Discounts

National Trust

General services and facilities

Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Toilets

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events

Bodiam
Nr Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5UA
England

Website

E-mail

Main Office

Learning Officer

Telephone

Main Office

01580 830196

Fax

01580 830398

Collections services

Public access available to collections information

Bodiam
Nr Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5UA
England

Website

E-mail

Main Office

Learning Officer

Telephone

Main Office

01580 830196

Fax

01580 830398

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Resources

Education Activities In a Nutshell

Foundation Stage: A fun story based activity session incorporating role play in one of our authentic tower rooms. 45 Minutes in length.

Key Stage 1 - 4 (age/KS appropriate): Two complementing sessions - an interactive tour of the Castle where pupils are introduced to the day-to-day running of medieval Bodiam, and an exciting hands-on armour room session with an opportunity for the children to try on medieval armour. Both sessions are 45 minutes in length.

How to obtain

Visit can be entirely self-guided or led by our Education Team here at Bodiam (Monday-Friday, term-time only). These run in 45minute sessions from 10:45 with a maximum of fifteen pupils in each. We can cater to any size group, however. All activities are age appropriate, in tune with current National Curriculum initiatives, and can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the group. For more information on what Bodiam can offer you individually, please contact our Learning Officer on 01580 831322, or alternatively email bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Guided Tours

For those of you unlucky enough not to know the ins and outs of Bodiam's colourful history one of our castle characters, a bonified member of the 'Bodiam Household', will be happy to show you around.

Languages

French

How to obtain

To book a guided tour please contact the main office on 01580 830196 for assistance. There will be an additional charge of £2.50 per person to participate which is payable on the day or your visit.
Tours last approximatly 45 minutes and can be tailored to your own interests but please do let the office know when you book.

Medieval Activity Days

Specialist interpretation company, Happening History, bring history into being with their displays on medieval life. They provide a hands-on session (45 minutes long) that encompasses both medieval life and times, and arms and armour. These are designed for larger groups (60+).

How to obtain

Bodiam
Nr Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5UA
England

Website

E-mail

Main Office

Learning Officer