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Warwick Castle

West Midlands

Booking Warwick Castle

  • Walk the ramparts and towers for medieval defence architecture and views of Warwickshire.
  • Live shows - jousting, falconry and fire-burning trebuchet launches.
  • The Castle Dungeon offers a hands-on ghost tour with actors delivering chilling tales of the past.
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A medieval fortress perched above the River Avon, offering everything from ramparts and towers to live shows, dungeons and historic rooms.

Times

Opens daily from 10:00. Closing varies by season, typically between 16:00 and 17:00. View all available times here

Attraction Duration

3-4 hours

Age Range

Fun for all ages

Attraction Overview

Founded as a wooden motte-and-bailey by William the Conqueror around 1068, Warwick Castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th and 14th centuries into the strategic stronghold it remains today. Its high curtain walls and round towers once repelled attackers and reinforced feudal power. Inside, you can walk through rooms like the Great Hall and Caesar’s Tower, each packed with carved woodwork, portraits and centuries of history.

The castle also features dramatic live-action shows - jousting tournaments, falconry displays and the Thunderous Trebuchet launch. The theatrical Castle Dungeon offers a darker, immersive experience through local ghost stories and medieval punishments.

Be sure to explore...

  • Great Hall and State Rooms, where carved fireplaces and portraits reflect the home of medieval earls.
  • Caesar’s Tower and ramparts, climb for archer’s views across the town and river.
  • Castle Dungeon, an immersive theatrical experience with live actors.
  • Falconer’s Quest show, featuring eagles, vultures and falcons swooping close overhead.
  • hunderous Trebuchet demonstration—a reconstructed siege engine firing.

How to get here

Warwick Castle sits on the west edge of Warwick town centre, right beside the River Avon. From the main pedestrianised square, cross the river via Castle Bridge, and you’ll spot the ramparts ahead. Follow the well-marked signs uphill past the Visitor Centre and across the moat bridge to reach the stone gatehouse entrance.

Get here by Public Transport

Local Stagecoach services arrive at Warwick Bus Station, around a 10-minute walk from the castle. Exit the station, walk south on Smith Street, turn right onto Market Place, then follow High Street west until you reach the river. Crossing the Castle Bridge puts you within sight of the entrance. Buses from Stratford, Leamington Spa and Coventry also stop at Warwick Bus Station, ideal for day visitors.