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UK: Warwickshire – Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan Gardens is the star of Kenilworth’s show and has been described as “the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages…”.
From medieval fortress to Elizabethan palace, Kenilworth Castle has been at the centre of England’s affairs for much of its 900-year history. It was at the centre of the almost six-month-long Siege of Kenilworth in 1266, thought to be the longest siege in Medieval English history, and it formed a base for Lancastrian operations in the Wars of the Roses. It saw the removal of Edward II from the English throne, the French insult to Henry V in 1414 (said by John Strecche to have encouraged the Agincourt campaign), and Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester’s lavish reception of Elizabeth I in 1575.

Planning your visit to Kenilworth Castle

getting there Address

Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

getting there By Train

Kenilworth Station 1 mile

getting there By Bus

The 24 bus service passes the castle site; Travel West Midlands 11 & 11X also serve Kenilworth from surrounding area

getting there By car

In Kenilworth off A46. Clearly signposted from the town centre, off B4103

Website:https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenilworth-castle/
Telephone:T:+44 370 333 1181
Fees:

Adults: £12.90
Child (5-17 years):£7.70
Students & 0ver 65:£11:65

Entry times:Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Best time to visit Kenilworth

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