Rockingham Castle Castles
Winners of the Leicester & Leicestershire "Best Attraction Award" 2003. For centuries Rockingham Castle has entertained royalty and private guests within its ancient walls. The history and tradition continue.
The Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over the Welland Valley and five counties. The Castle architecture has examples from every period of its 950 year history. Surrounding the castle & are some 18 acres of gardens largely following the foot print of the medieval castle. We have recently produced an audio visual of the 'Castle Under Siege', which is on display as part of our exhibition.
William the Conqueror originally built the Great Hall in 1086. Edward Watson, ancestor to the present owners, acquired the Castle from the Crown in 1544 and divided the Hall into more comfortable living accommodation, forming the present Great Hall and Panel Room. These rooms have always been the core of the house and are still in use today as the main dining and reception rooms of the Castle.
Open 12 noon 5pm. Grounds open at 12 noon. Castle opens at 1pm
Easter (27th March) & April
Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
May to September
Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays & Tuesdays.
Adults £7.50, Senior Citizens £6.50
Children (5-16 years) £4.50
Family ticket (2+2) £19.50
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AddressRockingham Castle, Rockingham, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH
Opening times1pm - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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