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Framlingham Castle Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.
(1611)

The castle was once the refuge of Mary Tudor before she became Queen in 1553 and you can explore over 800 years of life at Framlingham Castle in the ‘From Powerhouse to Poorhouse’ exhibition.

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The wall walk is now fully open.
21/10/2026

The wall walk is now fully open.

🏰✨ Celebrate Members’ Appreciation Week at Framlingham Castle!From 17th–25th October, we’re saying a big thank you to ou...
18/10/2026

🏰✨ Celebrate Members’ Appreciation Week at Framlingham Castle!

From 17th–25th October, we’re saying a big thank you to our members with some fantastic exclusive perks! 💚

🎟️ Bring a guest for free all week
☕ Enjoy 15% off in our shops and cafés
🏡 Get 10% off English Heritage holiday cottage bookings
🎁 Save 20% on Gift Memberships
🏆 Plus, enter exciting competitions for the chance to win amazing experiences and a Lifetime Membership!

Make the most of your membership, explore our incredible history and share a memorable day out with friends and family. We can’t wait to welcome you to Framlingham Castle! 🏰🍂

📅 17–25 October 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

A lovely rainbow 🌈 across the castle this afternoon 🤩
17/10/2026

A lovely rainbow 🌈 across the castle this afternoon 🤩

🐾Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾Take a look at Jackson the King Charles Spaniel who visited us last week! He was on guard duty ...
15/10/2026

🐾Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾
Take a look at Jackson the King Charles Spaniel who visited us last week! He was on guard duty for the day at the castle! 🏰
Please share your photographs of visits to the castle with your dogs, we love to see them! 🐕

Some things are better experienced in person! 🎬🏰Come and experience Framlingham Castle in its full scale – no IMAX scree...
10/10/2026

Some things are better experienced in person! 🎬🏰

Come and experience Framlingham Castle in its full scale – no IMAX screen required!

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾Take a look at gorgeous Kookie! They were super photogenic! We hope they had the bestest visit...
08/10/2026

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾
Take a look at gorgeous Kookie! They were super photogenic! We hope they had the bestest visit exploring the castle! 🏰
Please share your photographs of visits to the castle with your dogs, we love to see them! 🐕

05/10/2026

🏰 Framlingham Castle is open!

Visiting us this week? Bridge Street is closed from Monday 5 to Friday 9 October, so please use the following diversion to reach the castle:

🚗 Head up Fore Street.
⬅️ Turn left onto Castle Street — the usual one-way restriction is temporarily suspended.
⬅️ Turn left onto Double Street.
➡️ Turn right onto Church Street, then continue towards the castle as normal.

Please allow a little extra time for your journey. Further road closures are planned around Framlingham during October, so check the Causeway one.network map for updates before travelling.

We look forward to welcoming you! 🏰

Throwback to this time last week, when our fantastic food and beverage team had an upskilling coffee training session! I...
02/10/2026

Throwback to this time last week, when our fantastic food and beverage team had an upskilling coffee training session! It was great fun and we've picked up lots of new tips. ☕

Later this month on the 18th October, we will have our volunteers Jess and Simon delivering guided tours in costume. Why...
02/10/2026

Later this month on the 18th October, we will have our volunteers Jess and Simon delivering guided tours in costume. Why not pay us a visit and join their tour? 🏰 It's included with admission!

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾Introducing Luna the gorgeous lab, and Louis the beautiful golden retriever! We hope they both...
01/10/2026

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾
Introducing Luna the gorgeous lab, and Louis the beautiful golden retriever! We hope they both enjoyed their castle experience! 🏰
Please share your photographs of visits to the castle with your dogs, we love to see them! 🐕

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Woodbridge
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