Tours & day trips

History & culture

Private & custom tours

Explore 14th-century towers, meet the ghost of a dungeon and spot birds of prey at this thousand-year-old castle.

Visit Warwick Castle to explore towers and a dungeon dating to the 1300s, watch actors in jousting battles and spot eagles and vultures. Danish invaders first built a fortress here in 914 to protect the town of Warwick. William the Conqueror developed the castle in 1068 and it was home to British nobility until 1978, when it became a museum and tourist attraction.

Allow a whole day for visiting the castle. Different ticket prices grant admission to the various attractions. Check the official website of Warwick Castle for detailed information.

Explore the towers and ramparts that once protected the castle from invasion. Gaze up at the 147-foot (44.8-meter) tall Caesar’s Tower, then look for the graffiti left by prisoners in The Gaol, on the lower floor. Visit the castle’s interior rooms. Royalty such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert once dined in the State Dining Room.

Don’t miss the interactive horror stories in the Castle Dungeon. Meet local witch Moll Bloxham and other castle ghosts in exhibitions and displays. At Merlin: The Dragon Tower you can relive the story of Merlin, a wizard that battled to protect King Arthur. Additional charges apply to these two attractions.

Be sure to see the daily events such as a bird of prey display and the raising of the portcullis (castle gateway). There are summer concerts and theater performances, jousting competitions and evening dinners. Find more details on Warwick Castle’s official website.

Take time to appreciate the castle’s 64-acre (26-hectare) gardens. Spot peacocks and explore a rose garden. Kids will enjoy playing on the slides and swings of the Pageant Playground’s mini-castle.

Warwick Castle is located in the city of Warwick, a 40-minute drive from central Birmingham. Parking is available, but public transport is a more economical option. Direct trains run from Birmingham’s Snow Hill to Warwick station. The station is about one mile (1.6 kilometers) from the castle’s entrance.

The castle is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Specific opening hours are available on the castle’s official website. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Plan a trip to see Warwick Castle

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Beckbury House

￥211,900

per person

Mar 5 - Mar 11

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Birmingham (BHX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

The person running the place is wholesome.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

The Olde Bell, BW Signature Collection

￥226,688

per person

Mar 30 - Apr 4

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Birmingham (BHX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (407 reviews)

Had a great stay at the Olde Bell. The room was clean and full of character. Staff excellent. One thing I would suggest is better quality pillows, they were not great, but the bed was good. The restaurant was really good. Breakfast in the morning was good value

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Charles Hope Birmingham Westside

Westside

￥247,789

per person

Mar 5 - Mar 11

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Birmingham (BHX)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Apartment was clean and spacious. Communication however is terrible. I sent messages to the property on two separate occasions but they didn’t bother to get back to me. They didn’t send pre-check link either so I had to call a few hours before I was due to check in and they sent the link.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Reviews of Warwick Castle

4.4

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

37

4 - Good

20

3 - Okay

7

2 - Disappointing

1

1 - Terrible

1

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very commercial. If you like that, it’s worth a trip.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great castle to visit, good history lesson. The current management are really geared to squeeze more money from visitors. Wasn't like this 20 years ago. Needs some cleaning and repairs in places. Spider/dust webs visible in places.

4/5 - Good

KMTDP

Avoid the Castle Dungeon if you are an adult. Geared to kids.

5/5 - Excellent

Matthew

you know, just your average 1,000 year old Castle! Absolutely amazing, especially in October when they turn their dungeon into a haunted attraction

Popular places to visit

Collegiate Church of St Mary

Collegiate Church of St Mary is just one of the places to see in Warwick, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Royal Leamington Spa Bowling Club

You can take time to visit Royal Leamington Spa Bowling Club during your travels to Royal Leamington Spa. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Beautiful Victorian park in the centre of Leamington Spa.

Jephson Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Jephson Gardens, a lovely green space in Royal Leamington Spa. Visit the area's spas or amble around its picturesque gardens.

The Warwickshire

Enjoy a round of golf in Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe at The Warwickshire. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Mill Garden

You can learn about the history of Warwick when you stop by Mill Garden. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and stunning cathedral.

Lord Leycester Hospital

You can study the exhibits at Lord Leycester Hospital, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Warwick. Discover the entertainment choices and stunning cathedral in this quaint area.