Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BG, UK
Visit Tonbridge Castle and step into 950 years of history. Explore the great hall, winding stairs and basement, or climb to the top of the imposing gatehouse for breathtaking views across the town. Complete your visit with a relaxing picnic on our enclosed bailey lawn. It’s the perfect day out for you and your family. Free audio tour. Dogs welcome.
Summer events at Tonbridge Castle bring the historic grounds to life with outdoor theatre, live music, family activities, and seasonal festivals. Set against the stunning castle backdrop, these events offer entertainment for all ages, creating a vibrant atmosphere and making it a highlight of Kent’s summer attractions calendar.
The castle also hosts events throughout the year, from food and music festivals to outdoor cinema and artisan markets.
Opening Times The castle and grounds are open daily.
Day Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 4.30pm Weekends (October-March)Weekends (April-September)
10am to 4pm10am to 6pm
The castle and grounds are open daily.
| Day | Open |
| Monday to Thursday | 9am to 5pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Weekends (October-March) Weekends (April-September) | 10am to 4pm 10am to 6pm |
Accessibility The Castle tour is a recreation of medieval life; it is dark in places, has life-like models and involves climbing many steep steps. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Disabled access is limited, only the ground floor is accessible for disabled visitors, which does have a virtual tour facility of the whole gatehouse. All of the Castle Grounds have disabled access.
Find more details including our Accessibility Guide here.
The Castle tour is a recreation of medieval life; it is dark in places, has life-like models and involves climbing many steep steps. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Disabled access is limited, only the ground floor is accessible for disabled visitors, which does have a virtual tour facility of the whole gatehouse. All of the Castle Grounds have disabled access.
Find more details including our Accessibility Guide here.
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