Opening Hours & Admission

The Castle and Exhibitions

For security reasons please note that we operate a bag policy, where rucksacks and large bags are not permitted inside the castle. Please leave them in your car or in the free security lockers adjacent to the main visitor centre. Thank you.

Admission Tickets to the castle can only be purchased on site, on the day of visit. We do not offer an online ticket system for advance purchases.

1st February – 28th March 2026
10.00am – 4.00pm
(Last Admission 3.00pm)

29th March – 30th April 2026 
10.00am – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

1st May – 31st May 2026
9.30am – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

1st June – 31st August 2026
9.00am – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

1st – 30th September 2026
9.30 – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

1st – 24th October 2026
10.00am – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

25th October – 22nd December 2026
10.00 – 4.00pm
(Last Admission 3.00pm)