About Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Few historic houses can match Sudeley Castle & Gardens’ long, curious and fascinating history.
With royal connections stretching back over 1,000 years, Sudeley Castle has played an important role in England’s history, with visitors able to walk in the footsteps of kings and queens, including Richard III, Elizabeth I and Lady Jane Grey.
Sudeley is also the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds. The last of Henry VIII’s six wives, Katherine Parr lived and died in the castle. She is now entombed in a beautiful 15th century church found within the gardens.
Today, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is a much-loved family home as well as a popular visitor attraction with award-winning gardens. 2018 is set to be a momentous year for the Tudor castle, with a complete overhaul of its exhibitions, a new and improved dining offering in the Terrace Restaurant and two new self-guided tours.
A highlight for many little lords and ladies this year will undoubtedly be the new bigger and better play fort complete with slides, climbing wall, zip-wire which, along with the maze, provides fantastic fun for all.
See Katherine Parr’s love letters, lacework reputedly made by Anne Boleyn, Henry VII’s ‘Book of Hours’ and Charles I’s personal beer jugs as part of the ’20 Treasures of Sudeley’ trail.
Sudeley Castle’s magnificent gardens are world-renowned, providing variety and colour from spring through to autumn. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once walked upon the original Tudor parterre upon which the garden is based.
An abundance of colour can also be seen in the secluded East Garden, which is neighboured by St Mary’s Church. This is bordered by the White Garden, where Katherine Parr and her companion, Lady Jane Grey would have entered the church for daily prayers.
Sudeley Castle's pheasantry, adventure playground with picnic area, gift shop and cafés in the banqueting hall and brand new visitor centre complete the perfect day out.
