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Arundel Castle & Gardens
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
Arundel
BN18 9AB
West Sussex
England
Collection details
Architecture
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Weapons and War
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Archives - For further information please visit www.arundelcastle.org Archives page
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01903 882173
General information (Fax)
:
01903 884581
E-mail
:
info@arundelcastle.org
Bryan McDonald - Head of Opening
:
bryan.mcdonald@arundelcastle.org
Jon Livitt - Head Guide
:
jon.livitt@arundelcastle.org
Arundel Castle & Gardens website
:
www.arundelcastle.org
Open
Arundel Castle is open from Good Friday 21 March to Sunday 2 November 2008 Tuesdays to Sundays inclusive, Bank Holiday Mondays and August Mondays from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm.
Fitzalan Chapel, Gardens & grounds from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Castle Keep from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm
Castle Restaurant from 10.30 to 4.30 pm
Castle Shop from 10.30 to 5.00 pm
Castle Rooms 12 noon to 5.00 pm
Bedrooms (Tuesday to Friday) 12 noon to 5.00 pm
Closed
Closed on Mondays. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays and August Mondays
Admission charges
Adults £13.00
Senior Citizens £10.50
Students (with card) £10.50
Children (aged 5-16 years) £7.50
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 children aged 5-16 years) £34.00
Bedrooms -
Adult £2.00
Accompanied children(0-16) Free
Description
There is nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the ditch, and constructed in 1068: followed by the gatehouse in 1070.
Under his Will, King Henry I (1068-1135) settled the Castle and lands in dower on his second wife, Adeliza of Louvain. Three years after his death she married William d'Albini II, who built the stone shell keep on the motte. King Henry II (1133-89), who built much of the oldest part of the stone Castle, in 1155 confirmed William d'Albini II as Earl of Arundel, with the Honour and Castle of Arundel.
Collections description
The results of all this history are concentrated at the Castle, which houses a fascinating collection of fine furniture dating from the 16th century, tapestries, clocks, and portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Mytens, Lawrence, Reynolds, etc.
Personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots and a selection of historical, religious and heraldic items from the Duke of Norfolk's collection are also on display.
Articles
Prince Of Wales Opens The Earl's New Garden At Arundel Castle, West Sussex
South East Museums Look To Get Locals Through Their Doors
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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