Sudeley Castle

Sudeley Castle ✨ Closed for winter | Reopening Spring 2026 ✨

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle is a place where history and enchantment meet.
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✨ NOW OPEN FOR 2026 ✨

Step into 1000 years of history, heritage & enchantment at Sudeley Castle, the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, surrounded by 10 beautiful gardens in the heart of the Cotswolds. Inside you'll find 1,000 years of royal heritage as you wander through 10 beautiful gardens, browse our exhibit rooms, and explore the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, the las

t wife of Henry VIII 🌹

Throughout the year, Sudeley hosts a vibrant calendar of seasonal events, including seasonal celebrations, historical reenactments, archaeological digs, summer concerts, and spectacular light displays. Although we’re now closed to day visitors for the winter, the magic of Sudeley continues… follow us for stories from the past, glimpses behind the scenes, and updates ahead of our Spring 2026 reopening.

📍 Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

🌐 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

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Call us biased, but we think Sudeley Castle looks rather spectacular from every angle 💚Thank you to Stroud Camera Club ...
17/06/2026

Call us biased, but we think Sudeley Castle looks rather spectacular from every angle 💚

Thank you to Stroud Camera Club for capturing this breathtaking perspective of the castle and gardens.

A view like this reminds us just how lucky we are to call this special place home.

⚽🍕🍺 Father's Day at Sudeley Castle 🍕🍺⚽Are you looking for a relaxed Father's Day with great food, beautiful surroundings...
16/06/2026

⚽🍕🍺 Father's Day at Sudeley Castle 🍕🍺⚽

Are you looking for a relaxed Father's Day with great food, beautiful surroundings and plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained?

This Sunday, dads can enjoy a free drink with every pizza purchased from our horsebox pizza van. They can choose from a pint of Gloucester Brewery beer or pressed cider (non-alcoholic options included) or a soft drink while soaking up the atmosphere on the Falcon Lawn.

The whole family can:

⚽ Join in a game of football near the Willow Maze
🍕 Enjoy delicious historically-themed pizzas
🌳 Explore 10 award-winning gardens and grounds
🛝 Let little adventurers run off steam in the playground, complete with a fort, obstacle course and zip wire
👑 Discover topiary queens, animal sculptures and the towering cedar trees that have watched over Sudeley for centuries

Whether you're celebrating Dad, Grandad or simply spending quality family time together, Sudeley Castle is the perfect setting for a memorable Father's Day.

📅 Sunday 21st June
🎟️ Pre-book your tickets now - https://sudeleycastle.co.uk

We are saddened to hear of the death of Sir David Hockney, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists 🕊️Sudeley Castle was...
12/06/2026

We are saddened to hear of the death of Sir David Hockney, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists 🕊️

Sudeley Castle was honoured to have a connection to Sir David through his illustration of the Tudor ‘Eternal Triangle’ between Katherine Parr, Sir Thomas Seymour and Princess Elizabeth, which was commissioned for the Royal Sudeley Exhibition in 1971.

More than fifty years later, his work remains on display in the Long Room.

We join many around the world in remembering his extraordinary creative life.

✨ An Evening with Dame Prue Leith ✨British restaurateur, broadcaster, bestselling author and beloved Great British Bake ...
12/06/2026

✨ An Evening with Dame Prue Leith ✨

British restaurateur, broadcaster, bestselling author and beloved Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith is coming to Sudeley Castle this September for a very special evening in conversation with award-winning podcaster and presenter Jo Durrant.

Set in the Orangery with beautiful views across the Cotswolds countryside, Prue will celebrate her Sunday Times bestselling book, Being Old…and learning to love it!, sharing her trademark wit, wisdom and humour as she reflects on the joys, challenges and surprises of growing older.

Tickets include a glass of fizz (or soft drink) on arrival as well as a copy of 'Being Old…and learning to love it!' 🥂📖

📅 Saturday 12th September @ 7pm (Doors from 6pm)
🎟️TICKETS ON SALE NOW
➡️ https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/an-evening-with-prue-leith

✨ 5 reasons history lovers will love Sudeley's first-ever History Weekend ✨We'll be hosting our first-ever History Weeke...
11/06/2026

✨ 5 reasons history lovers will love Sudeley's first-ever History Weekend ✨

We'll be hosting our first-ever History Weekend from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June, in which we will host three days of fascinating talks, exclusive tours and exciting activities to bring Sudeley's 1000 years of history to life.

1. Hear from bestselling historians
Enjoy talks from acclaimed authors and historians including Alison Weir and David Starkey, alongside a host of experts bringing the past vividly to life.

2. Explore hidden spaces
Discover areas of Sudeley not normally open to the public and uncover stories hidden behind the scenes in one of our Behind The Scenes Guided Tour (£12.50pp)

3. See conservation in action
Go behind the scenes and learn how Sudeley's remarkable collections are cared for and preserved for future generations in our free Conservation in Action sessions in the Library across the weekend.

4. Learn untold Tudor stories
Delve deeper into the lives of Katherine Parr, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I, along with some of the other extraordinary figures connected to Sudeley's past.

5. Enjoy exclusive tours
Experience the castle and gardens from fresh perspectives with specialist tours led by Sudeley's knowledgeable guides including a Historic Garden Tour and Behind The Scenes Guided Tour.

Sudeley's History Weekend takes place from 26th –28th June, with many activities included with general admission and selected talks and evening events available to book separately.

🎟️Head to our website to check out the full programme of events ➡️ https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/history-weekend-2026

June at Sudeley Castle 🌿✨There's plenty to discover this month, including fascinating talks and family days out and our ...
02/06/2026

June at Sudeley Castle 🌿✨

There's plenty to discover this month, including fascinating talks and family days out and our first ever History Weekend.

📅 12th June – Annual Passholders' Evening
👨‍👧 21st June – Father’s Day
🏰 26th–28th June – History Weekend (full line up on our website)
📖 26th June – Alison Weir: The Boleyn Secret
👑 27th June – David Starkey on Katherine Parr
📅 26th & 27th June - Historic Garden Tours
🎶 28th June - Evensong at St Mary's
🌿 Throughout June - Sudeley's Tree Tour

We look forward to welcoming you!

Which event are you most excited for?

02/06/2026

Gloucestershire's newest history festival is taking place at Sudeley Castle this June 2026, with talks from acclaimed historians, garden and behind-the-scenes tours, live music and more. 👑⚔️⛲🪈

Find out how to book tickets on SoGlos. 👉 https://pulse.ly/b3zjffkxhp

And just like that… May takes a bow 🌿✨If May at Sudeley had a soundtrack, it might sound a little like the swooping wing...
01/06/2026

And just like that… May takes a bow 🌿✨

If May at Sudeley had a soundtrack, it might sound a little like the swooping wings of birds of prey, the applase of circus audiences, the whirring of candyfloss machines, laughter in the gardens and the rustle of roses beginning to bloom.

Thank you for wandering through it all with us.

Now, onto June… 🌸

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