Arundel Castle
Set high on a hill, this great castle commands the landscape with magnificent views across the South Downs and the River Arun. Built at the end of the 11th century it has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for nearly 1,000 years.
Many of the original features such as the crenellated Norman Keep, Gatehouse, Barbican and the lower part of the Bevis Tower survive. Between the 1870s and 1890s the house was almost completely rebuilt and the magnificent architecture in Gothic style is considered to be one of the great works of Victorian England. The 'inspirational' Collector Earl's Gar
den is a major new attraction to the Castle having been opened by the HRH the Prince of Wales. This dramatic garden complements the old walled kitchen gardens where you will find a host of shrubs, seasonal flowers and a series of iron-framed greenhouses and the Vinery.
A number of scenes from the recent blockbuster movie 'Young Victoria' were filmed within the rooms and the grounds of the castle.
With finely preserved interiors, fascinating furniture, tapestries, rare art collections by renowned artists and beautiful well-stocked gardens - Arundel Castle provides the perfect day out.
Full a full listing of events and more visitor information log onto the Arundel Castle website www.arundelcastle.org or call 01903 882173.
