How can you visit?
Book a tour on our education programme. Lasting between 3.5 and 4 hours, an experienced guide will lead you on a walking tour, visiting areas inside and outside the castle, including time for an activity session where you will handle artefacts, weapons, try on costumes or have a go at pastimes and hobbies of the people who would have lived in and around the castle in days gone by.
Bring your own picnic for lunch in the beautiful gardens.
Let us know if you would like to arrange pre-paid goody bags with small items from our gift shop for the children to collect whilst you are here.
We are open for enquiries and bookings all year. School trips can be booked for our open season (early April to the end of October each season) on all days except Mondays. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
What does it cost?
- The 2026 rate is £8.50 per student
- Adult group leaders are allowed free entry at a ratio of
- 1:4 for pre-school
- 1:6 for KS1 and 2
- 1:10 for KS3 and 4
- Carers of children with 1:1 care needs will not be charged entry
- All other adults will be charged £17 per person
- Small groups of 15 or less will be charged the minimum rate of £127.50.
Changes & cancellations
Please give us a much notice as possible if you need to cancel your visit. Charges may be made - please click here for the guide.
Self-led school groups
You can book to lead a group tour around the castle yourself.
Visit the areas of the castle that are open to the public at your own pace between the hours of 10am and 5pm. The rate is £12.00 per student.
Parking or drop-off
By arrangement in advance school groups can often drop off outside the Castle entrance and we offer complimentary coach or minibus parking in the Mill Road car park (but not free admission/vouchers for coach drivers).
Further information
If you would like to download or print our Information guide about school trips to Arundel Castle and Gardens please click here.
Enquiries and bookings
Contact us using the form below, email education@arundelcastle.org or call us on 01903 882173 if you would like more information about how we can support your visit or if you wish to discuss any specific needs/requirements.
Arundel Castle and Gardens are wonderful learning resources for schools and learners of all ages.
With nearly 1,000 years of history to draw upon, students explore the buildings and gardens, enquire about the people who lived here and how their lives might have been and discover why the castle was first built, what happened over the centuries and how it became the home of the Dukes of Norfolk.
We aim to ensure that every student enjoys a fun and informative visit, whether you are interested in Knights and dragons, a period of history or looking for amazing spaces to inspire creative writing and play.
