We are currently only open for selected events.  Please see our website for full details. 

Regular open days start again in April 2025. 

No all tickets must be purchased online before the visit.

You can either print your tickets or show them on your phone or device.

The Final entry slot for the Castle is 4pm.  Final Entry to the Gardens is 4:30pm. The Gardens close at 5:30pm.

Historic Houses tickets are only accepted on 'regular' open days and do not allow entry to any special events. 

The Castle is not an English Heritage property and therefore we do not offer a concessionary rate. 

Yes, this a large onsite car park which is a five minute walk from the Castle.  There are a small number of accessible car parking spaces also available. Please ask for directions to this car park on arrival.

No, car parking is included in your admission ticket.

You can view our accessibility information on our website here. This may be able to answer your question in the first instance.  If not, you can contact the estate office by email: estateoffice@rockinghamcastle.com or by calling 01536 770240.

Dogs are welcome in the gardens and grounds on a lead to our usual open days. With the exception of assitance dogs, dogs are not permitted inside the Castle. A water bowl is available in the Courtyard.

All children 3 and under will receive free entry. You will need to purchase a complimentary ticket for them through the online system.

Please note, we do not permit pushchairs through the Castle itself. There is a small storage area by the Castle entrance. 

Yes, Walkers House Tea Room is open to visitors when the Castle is open. 

Yes you are more than welcome to bring your own picnic to have in the gardens.  We ask that all rubbish is disposed of in the bins provided or taken home with you.

We have picnic benches by the visitor car park, however you are welcome to either sit on the grass or bring a camping chair.  There are also  benches spaced around the gardens for those who struggle to walk longer distances.

There is seating in the Castle courtyard for the outdoor tea room.