Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan gardens
2025 marks the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth I most famous visit, in July 1575. A vast medieval fortress that later became an Elizabethan palace, among Britain’s biggest historical sites. Experience 900 years of history and enjoy the fabulous gardens.
View Dates & BookKenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens near Warwick
Owned by English Heritage
Kenilworth Castle’s story spans more than nine centuries. Its massive Norman keep dates from the 1120s and the fortress endured one of the longest sieges in medieval English history in 1266.
Kenilworth’s greatest period began when Elizabeth I’s childhood friend, Robert Dudley took possession of the castle in 1563. He spent fortunes turning it into a showpiece mansion to impress the queen. Climb up to the queen’s apartments for fantastic views over the castle and surrounding countryside.
A vast medieval fortress that endured a famous siege and later became an Elizabethan palace, Kenilworth Castle is among Britain’s biggest historical sites. Experience 900 years of history as you can marvel at the mighty medieval keep, climb the towers to admire the fantastic views, and imagine the majesty of the Great Hall.
2025 marks the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth’s most famous visit, in July 1575. Explore our restoration of the spectacular garden Dudley created just for this visit, including a Renaissance aviary, plant beds full of scent, colour and fruit, and an imposing fountain.
There is a tearoom that offers a delicious selection of cakes and light lunches, made from seasonal ingredients and sourced from local suppliers.
English Heritage members can travel coach only and show their membership cards upon arrival for entry.
Arrive approx 12noon
Depart for Home Approx. 17.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre | View |
| Bristol Anchor Road East | Anchor Road Opposite @Bristol- We The Curious Eastbound Bus Stop | View |
| Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | View |
| Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | View |
| Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | View |
| Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | View |
| Nailsea | Nailsea - Clevedon Road Car Park | View |
| Weston Borough Arms | Borough Arms, Bus Shelter after main entrance to old Clarks Factory | View |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | View |
| Worle -Queensway Centre | Worle - Food Warehouse Bus St-opposite Bridge Farm New Bristol Road | View |
| Worle-Preanes Green | Bus Stop Worle Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Summer Lane Bus Shelter | View |
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| 07 Aug 2025 | £49.50 | | | | |
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| 28 Oct 2025 | £49.50 | | | | |
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