Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe

Sudeley Castle, Castle St, Winchcombe,
Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5JD
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Tel: 01242 602308
Website: http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

About Sudeley Castle...

Few historic houses can match Sudeley Castle’s long, curious and fascinating history. Spanning a thousand years the Castle has changed hands over a dozen times, has more than once been a Royal residence and has played host to at least six Kings and Queens of England. The Castle is perhaps best known as the former palace of Queen Katherine Parr, who is buried in St. Mary’s Church within the grounds.

Today Sudeley Castle is the home of Lord and Lady Ashcombe, Henry and Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst and their respective families.

Sudeley’s award winning gardens are a delight throughout the seasons - from the Queens Garden, billowing with old fashioned roses, to the Elizabethan style Knot Garden. A new healing herb garden is being introduced in 2010.

A variety of exhibitions provide a fascinating insight into the life of the Castle and its famous inhabitants. From curious artefacts collected by the Victorian chatelaine of Sudeley to personal items belonging to Queen Katherine Parr.

The Children’s play area includes a fabulous wooden fort, giant slide and family picnic area.

Check the website www.sudeleycastle.co.uk for details of tours of the private apartments and events, or call for details on 01242 602308.

Opening times at Sudeley:

Sudeley is open from 29 March 2010.

• Daily from 10.30am - 5.00pm

2010 Admission prices at Sudeley

•  Adults: £7.20
• Concessions: £6.20
• Children (5 - 15 yrs): £4.20
• Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children): £20.80
• Connoisseur Tours of the Castle apartments: Tues, Weds, Thurs: £15 (no concessions)
• Historic Garden Tours: Mon & Fri: £11 (no concessions)

For more general information and up to date news about events, visit the Sudeley Castle website.