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Where to stay near Arundel Castle

No. Arundel Castle's official website lists no lodges, cottages or rooms for overnight stays run by the castle or the Duke of Norfolk's estate. Visitors can tour the castle and grounds by day only. Hotels and bed and breakfasts in Arundel town, a short walk away, are independently run and not part of the estate.

Amberley Castle, Amberley

Historic places to stay near Arundel Castle

Amberley Castle, Amberley

Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion

Amberley Castle

Amberley, West Sussex

about 3.5 miles (5 km) from the castle

A genuine medieval castle licensed in 1377, but Civil War damage in 1643 meant much of today's fabric is a later rebuild. Some bedrooms sit inside the old walls, others in later buildings.

Some rooms inside the walls

  • Dogs allowed
  • Restaurant

4-star · Guests 8.3/10

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Other places to stay near Arundel Castle

These are ordinary hotels, guest houses and apartments close to the castle, not historic buildings. They are here for convenience.

The castle and the places to stay around it.

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About Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle stands in the West Sussex town of Arundel and has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk for centuries. Roger de Montgomery, granted the land by William the Conqueror, is credited with building the earliest castle here in the late 11th century, with a motte and two baileys. The castle is Grade I listed, a designation recorded on 26 March 1949.

The building's fabric spans several periods. The lower part of the gatehouse may date from the late 11th century, the middle stage of the gatehouse and the keep from the late 12th century, and the barbican and upper gatehouse from the late 13th century. Much of the interior seen today, including the chapel and the Baron's Hall, was rebuilt between 1890 and 1903 under architect Charles Alban Buckler for the 15th Duke of Norfolk, following earlier restoration work carried out for the 11th Duke after damage in the English Civil War.

The castle remains the family home of the Duke of Norfolk and opens to visitors on a seasonal basis. Areas open to the public include the keep, staterooms and gardens, while other parts stay in private use as a residence.

Visiting Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle opens from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 1 November each year and is closed on Mondays, except bank holidays and days in August, according to the castle's own website. A pay and display car and coach park sits on Mill Road, directly opposite the castle entrance, with postcode BN18 9PA for sat nav.

Arundel railway station is about a 10-minute walk from the castle, with regular trains from London Victoria. At the time of checking (September 2026), the castle's own website offers no overnight accommodation; hotels and B&Bs in Arundel town are independently run businesses, not part of the estate.

Questions

Can you stay overnight at Arundel Castle?

No. Arundel Castle's official website lists no lodges, cottages or rooms for overnight stays run by the castle or the Duke of Norfolk's estate. Visitors can tour the castle and grounds by day only. Hotels and bed and breakfasts in Arundel town, a short walk away, are independently run, not part of the castle.

Who owns Arundel Castle?

Arundel Castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk for centuries and remains the private home of the Duke of Norfolk and the Fitzalan-Howard family. Restoration work in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries was carried out for the 11th and 15th Dukes of Norfolk, according to its Grade I listing record.

When was Arundel Castle built?

The earliest parts date from the late 11th century, when Roger de Montgomery built a motte and two baileys after being granted the land by William the Conqueror. The gatehouse's middle stage and the keep are thought to date from the late 12th century. The castle is Grade I listed.

Is Arundel Castle open all year?

No, Arundel Castle opens on a seasonal basis, from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 1 November, according to the castle's own website. It is closed on Mondays, except bank holidays and days in August. Check the website for exact days and times before visiting, as these can change from year to year.

Where do you park for Arundel Castle?

Visitors can use the pay and display car and coach park on Mill Road, directly opposite the castle entrance, with postcode BN18 9PA for sat nav, according to the castle's official website. Arundel railway station, with trains from London Victoria, is about a 10-minute walk away as a car-free option.

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