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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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… 🌸

✨ Our first ever History Weekend kicks off in under one months’ time! ✨ Join us from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June for ...
29/05/2026

✨ Our first ever History Weekend kicks off in under one months’ time! ✨

Join us from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June for a special weekend full of events where Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and Civil War stories step out of the history books through expert talks, tours, live music and fascinating drop-in experiences.

You can also hear from bestselling historians, step inside the private castle rooms, meet our archivist and uncover the story of Katherine Parr and other key figures in Sudeley’s past - there’s something for every history lover.

📅 26th–28th June
🎟️ Selected ticketed events available now via our website

Tag your history-loving friend 👇

Nature Week is in full swing at SudeleyThe Half Term Holidays have so far been filled with tree discovery, forest school...
27/05/2026

Nature Week is in full swing at Sudeley

The Half Term Holidays have so far been filled with tree discovery, forest school adventures, falconry, outdoor crafts and plenty of exploring.

There is still time to join us this week 🐞🌳

🌿 Nature Week at Sudeley Castle takes place until Sunday 31st May

🍃 NEW Tree Trail | £1 per child
🦉 Falconry (until Friday 29th May) £15pp, must be pre-booked via our website
✨ Forest School & Arts & Crafts included in admission
📍 Find Dig & Delve outdoor learning near the Willow Maze

Slowly and quietly… the Queens' Garden is beginning its grand performance 🌹Petal by petal, the rose garden is beginning ...
25/05/2026

Slowly and quietly… the Queens' Garden is beginning its grand performance 🌹

Petal by petal, the rose garden is beginning to bloom, with new flowers unfurling every day and colour returning to every corner.

Our new weekday ritual has arrived ☕🤍Introducing the Castle Coffee Club at Sudeley’s Pavilion Café…For just £7.50, enjoy...
22/05/2026

Our new weekday ritual has arrived ☕🤍

Introducing the Castle Coffee Club at Sudeley’s Pavilion Café…

For just £7.50, enjoy a hot drink and patisserie, Monday to Friday, in one of the prettiest spots in the Cotswolds.

Perfect after a morning stroll, a garden wander, or simply because coffee and pastry is always a good idea. ✨

📍 Pavilion Café
☕ + 🥐 = £7.50
📅 Monday – Friday

Meet Mocha the owlet! 🦉Mocha is one of the newest additions to the Walks With Hawks flock, who will be making a special...
21/05/2026

Meet Mocha the owlet! 🦉

Mocha is one of the newest additions to the Walks With Hawks flock, who will be making a special appearance at Sudeley Castle next week over the half term holidays in a series of immersive Falconry Experiences.

These hands-on sessions offer a rare chance to get up close to some truly extraordinary creatures including majestic birds of prey and curiousl little owls like Mocha in the beautiful setting of our private North Lawn.

Sessions cost £15 per person in addition to standard admission tickets for Sudeley Castle & Gardens.

AVAILABILITY
📅 Monday 25th May @ 10:30am - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING
📅 Monday 25th May @ 11:45am - SOLD OUT
📅 Tuesday 26th May @ 10:30am - 6 spaces remaining
📅 Tuesday 26th May @ 11:45am - Good availability
📅 Wednesday 27th May @ 10:30am - 7 spaces remaining
📅 Wednesday 27th May @ 11:45am - Good availability
📅 Thursday 28th May @ 10:30am - Good availability
📅 Thursday 28th May @ 11:45am - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING
📅 Friday 29th May @ 10:30am - Good availability
📅 Friday 29th May @ 11:45 - Good availability

All tickets MUST be pre-booked.

To find out more and book your tickets, visit our website:
➡️ https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/falconry-experience-days

Could Mocha be the star of your half term visit? 🤎

✨ 6 MUST SEE EXHIBITS AT SUDELEY CASTLE ✨A visit to Sudeley Castle is a journey through centuries of English history.Ins...
20/05/2026

✨ 6 MUST SEE EXHIBITS AT SUDELEY CASTLE ✨

A visit to Sudeley Castle is a journey through centuries of English history.

Inside the Castle Rooms and exhibitions, you’ll find remarkable objects that tell the story of the people who lived here and events that shaped the nation.

Here are six must-see exhibits to look out for during your visit:

1. The Allegory of the Tudor Succession painting

One of Sudeley’s most fascinating paintings, this extraordinary Tudor artwork celebrates the Tudor dynasty and depicts Henry VIII with his children Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

Keen-eyed visitors may even notice something familiar, the pattern on Elizabeth I’s dress inspired the design of Sudeley’s beautiful Knot Garden.

2. Katherine Parr’s Prayer Books

Katherine Parr was the author of two books, Prayers or Meditations (1545) and Lamentations of a Sinner (1547).

She was the first woman in the 16th Century to write abook and the only queen, other than Queen Victoria, to have written one. These books offer a glimpse into her intellect, faith and influence during one of England’s most turbulent periods.

3. George Vertue copies of Holbein portraits

These beautifully detailed copies preserve the likenesses of Tudor figures originally painted by Hans Holbein, allowing visitors to come face-to-face with the people who shaped one of history’s most dramatic royal eras.

4. Sheldon Tapestry

This 16th centry tapestry is though to depict the Expulsion from Paradise made at the first English tapestry factory set up by the Sheldon family in Barcheston, Warwickshire.

It was bought by the Dents from a Sale at Hill Court. It has been estimated that three weavers working together would have taken between five and six years to complete the tapestry

5. A lock of Katherine Parr's hair

Perhaps one of the castle’s most intimate and moving artefacts, this preserved lock of hair is believed to belong to Queen Katherine Parr, whose final resting place lies within St Mary’s Chapel here at Sudeley.

6. Louis XV Aubusson bed hangings made for Marie Antoinette

Yes, really! A surprising touch of French royal history in the heart of the Cotswolds, these exquisite bed hangings created for Marie Antoinette are among the many unexpected treasures waiting to be discovered at Sudeley. They werebought for Sudeley by the Dents at the Strawberry Hill Sale in 1842

Which exhibit would you most like to see?

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