Museums & Galleries · Warwickshire
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
📍 CV8 1ND
Photo: english-heritage.org.uk
- Climb up to the queen's apartments for views
- Explore the Elizabethan garden created for Elizabeth I's visit
- See a Renaissance aviary and imposing fountain
- Explore the Norman keep dating from the 1120s
- Follow the World Builder trail around the castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden is a historic castle site in Warwickshire, with a story spanning over nine centuries. You can explore the Norman keep dating from the 1120s, climb to the queen's apartments for views over the castle and countryside, and wander the Elizabethan garden created by Robert Dudley for Elizabeth I's 1575 visit, complete with a Renaissance aviary and fountain. It suits visitors keen on royal history and grand gardens. The castle is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm. Kenilworth station is 0.8 miles away, making it easy to reach, and there are 42 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily, 10am–5pm, last entry 4.30pm
- Booking
- Book early to save on entry
- Best for
- Those interested in Tudor and medieval history
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Kenilworth 0.8 miles
- Tile Hill 3.3 miles
- Berkswell 4 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page