Rockingham Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over five counties and the Welland Valley below. Built by William the Conqueror, the British Castle was a royal residence for 450 years and for 450 years it has been a family home. The predominantly Tudor building has architecture, furniture and works of art, including a remarkable collection of 20th century pictures and British history. Charles Dickens was a regular visitor to the Castle and based Chesney Wolds in Bleak House on Rockingham.
Surrounding the Castle there are expansive English gardens. The vast 400 year old “Elephant Hedge” bisects the formal terraced English gardens, and below is the beautiful “Wild Garden” which includes many specimen trees and shrubs including the remarkable Handkerchief Tree.
Rockingham
Castle
Built by William
the Conqueror, Rockingham was a Royal residence
for 450 years...
Rockingham
Castle
Built by William
the Conqueror, Rockingham was a Royal residence
for 450 years...
Opening Times
From Easter (4th April) to the end of May
Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
June to September
Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
Open 12 noon – 5pm. Grounds open at 12 noon. Castle opens at 1pm
Contact Details
Telephone:
01536 770240
Fax:
01536 771692
Email:
estateoffice@
rockinghamcastle.com
Internet:
www.rockinghamcastle.
com
Address:
Rockingham Castle
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8TH
Admission
Castle
Adults £8.50
Senior Citizens £7.50
Children (5-16 years) £5
Family ticket £22 (2 Adults and 2 Children)
Grounds Only
Adult & Child £5 each
(not available when special events are held in the grounds)
Group Admission:
Adults/Senior Citizens £7.50
Adults/Senior Citizens Private guided tours £9.50
Children £4.25
Groups by arrangement throughout the year.
School Groups
£4.25 each (1 Adult free with every 15 children)
Forthcoming Events
Rockingham Fair
Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th September
Join the country’s finest craftsmen and food artisans displaying thousands of unique products which is back by popular demand. Craft marquees, food hall, interactive displays & donkey sanctuary. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy their visit to this craft and food fair.
10am – 5pm each day
Event: Adults £6, Senior Citizens & Concessions £5, Children (5-16) £3 & family (2+2) £15
Oakleigh Fairs 0800 141 2823 www.oakleighfairs.co.uk admin@oakleighfairs.co.uk
Rockingham
Castle
and grounds are open to visitors on the 26th September. Special offer for Rockingham Fair visitors: £5 adult or child.
The Castle & grounds are only open on the dates stated in our published leaflet, on our website & in our advertising.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
to Sunday, September 26, 2010
Christmas at Rockingham Castle
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th November
Christmas shopping with a difference with the Gift Shop offering an exciting range of gifts for friends & family. The Castle Courtyard decorated with illuminated trees offers a warm welcome to visitors. Its Christmas Eve 1849, the Castle is decorated for a nostalgic Victorian Christmas, the fires are lit, the food prepared and the Great Hall table is laid for a sumptuous Christmas lunch. Guided tours in period costume take place throughout the day. The Castle restaurant is open for lunch, tea & supper or just a cup of something hot and a mince pie.
11am – 8pm daily
Castle tour: Adults £6 & Children £2.50
Car Parking: £2
Information & group bookings 01536 770240
Monday, November 22, 2010
to Friday, November 26, 2010
