Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.

Courtyard tour: 

Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages. Hear an introduction to the history of the castle and the knight who built it on a volunteer-led tour. 

Selected Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays March–October, 11.15am, 1.15pm.

Tours are volunteer led and dates and times may occasionally change – please check at visitor recep

Bodiam Castle tour

Bodiam Castle tour @ Bodiam Castle

Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.

Bodiam Castle

Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group graffiti tour of Bodiam Castle.

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Graffiti Tour 2026

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Graffiti Tour 2026 @ Bodiam Castle

Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group graffiti tour of Bodiam Castle.

Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer experts about how armour evolved during the Middle Ages.

From bevors to placarts, discover the pieces of armour worn by knights like Sir Edward Dallingridge who built Bodiam Castle. 
12pm-3pm

Medieval armour display at Bodiam Castle

Medieval armour display @ Bodiam Castle

Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer experts about how armour evolved during the Middle Ages.

Medieval armour display

Pick up a limited-edition bottle of Silverhand sparkling wine and meet the team behind one of England's leading organic vineyards.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres. 

Visitors can meet the makers at Silverhand's pop-up horsebox at Bodiam Castle t

Meet the maker: Silverhand at Bodiam Castle

Meet the maker: Silverhand @ Bodiam Castle

Pick up a limited-edition bottle of Silverhand sparkling wine and meet the team behind one of England's leading organic vineyards.

Meet the maker: Silverhand

Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Castle.

Take a tour around the moat and hear about when and why Bodiam Castle was built, its setting within the landscape, and who lived at the castle. Make your way around the moat path with a friendly guide in character and listen as they pause to show and tell you more about this magnificent medieval building.

Selected Fridays, April–October, 12.15pm and 2.15pm.

Tours are volunteer led and dates and 

Moat tour with a costumed medieval character

Moat tour with a costumed medieval character @ Bodiam Castle

Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Castle.

Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Call to Arms is a group with a passion for history and training in Historical European Martial Arts. Dressed in full armour, they show what medieval combat may have looked like, through showing weapons and exp

Call to Arms is a group with a passion for history and training in Historical European Martial Arts. Dressed in full armour, they show what medieval combat may have looked like, through showing weapons and explaining techniques.  

Members of Call to Arms will be available to answer questions from 10.30am–3.30pm, with displays at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

12 September & 10 October.

Free, normal admiss

Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Demonstrations by Call to Arms at Bodiam Castle

Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Call to Arms is a group with a passion for history and training in Historical European Martial Arts. Dressed in full armour, they show what medieval combat may have looked like, through showing weapons and explaining techniques.

Members of Call to Arms will be available to answer questions from 10.30am–3.30

Demonstrations by Call to Arms @ Bodiam Castle

Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Call to Arms is a group with a passion for history and training in Historical European Martial Arts. Dressed in full armour, they show what medieval combat may have looked like, through showing weapons and exp

Demonstrations by Call to Arms

Join our National Trust Ranger for a magical evening discovering the secret world of bats at Bodiam Castle. As dusk falls over the castle and surrounding landscape, we’ll explore the habitats these fascinating nocturnal mammals call home. Using bat detectors, you’ll be able to hear their echolocatio

Join our National Trust Ranger for a magical evening discovering the secret world of bats at Bodiam Castle.

Family Bat Walks at Bodiam Castle

Family Bat Walks @ Bodiam Castle

Join our National Trust Ranger for a magical evening discovering the secret world of bats at Bodiam Castle. As dusk falls over the castle and surrounding landscape, we’ll explore the habitats these fascinating nocturnal mammals call home. Using bat detectors, you’ll be able to hear their echolocatio

Family Bat Walks

Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all. Marking 100 years of National Trust care, everyone is invited to…

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun with this once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle. In celebration of the National Trust caring for the castle for 100 years, the National Trust are inviting everyone to come in free of charge to experience for themselves what makes Bodiam Castle so special.

Explore the grounds and castle and discover medieval re-enactments, theatrical shows

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend at Bodiam Castle

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend @ Bodiam Castle

Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all. Marking 100 years of National Trust care, everyone is invited to…

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend

For the first time since it was made nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry is returning to England. Join Collections and House Manager Hannah Miles for an exclusive talk about Bodiam before Bodiam Castle.

Bodiam before Bodiam Castle

Bodiam before Bodiam Castle @ Bodiam Castle

For the first time since it was made nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry is returning to England. Join Collections and House Manager Hannah Miles for an exclusive talk about Bodiam before Bodiam Castle.

Bodiam Castle

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Bodiam Castle tour · Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it thro…

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Graffiti Tour 2026 · Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group graffiti tour of Bodiam Castl…

Medieval armour display at Bodiam Castle · Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer exp…

Meet the maker: Silverhand at Bodiam Castle · Pick up a limited-edition bottle of Silverhand sparkling wine and meet the team behind on…

Moat tour with a costumed medieval character · Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Cas…

Demonstrations by Call to Arms at Bodiam Castle · Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Family Bat Walks at Bodiam Castle · Join our National Trust Ranger for a magical evening discovering the secret world of bats…

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend at Bodiam Castle · Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all…

Bodiam before Bodiam Castle · For the first time since it was made nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry is retur…

Bodiam Castle

What's on

Bodiam Castle tour · Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it thro…

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Graffiti Tour 2026 · Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group graffiti tour of Bodiam Castl…

Medieval armour display at Bodiam Castle · Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer exp…

Meet the maker: Silverhand at Bodiam Castle · Pick up a limited-edition bottle of Silverhand sparkling wine and meet the team behind on…

Moat tour with a costumed medieval character · Take an immersive tour with a costumed medieval character and learn more about Bodiam Cas…

Demonstrations by Call to Arms at Bodiam Castle · Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.

Family Bat Walks at Bodiam Castle · Join our National Trust Ranger for a magical evening discovering the secret world of bats…

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend at Bodiam Castle · Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all…

Bodiam before Bodiam Castle · For the first time since it was made nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry is retur…

Demonstrations by Call to Arms at Bodiam Castle · Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations.