A Visit to Arundel Castle

Living near Windsor we see Windsor Castle often, but it still never fails to impress. There's lots of history, it's stunningly imposing and it's been been a royal home and fortress for over 900 years...

So imagine our surprise when we visited Arundel Castle recently and found that it had all those same characteristics plus a wonderfully enchanting appearance.


Arundel Castle
Both an ancient castle and a stately home, the castle is located on a hill in West Sussex, not far from the sea. The original castle was founded in 1067 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel, one of William the Conqueror's most loyal barons. It has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years.

The area around the castle is expansive with nice walks and several other buildings to explore, including the Keep and the Fitzalan Chapel and garden.


Fitzalan Chapel

But in addition to the castle, and much like Windsor, the little town of Arundel is a charming location, packed with lots of history and well worth the visit. It is another of those neat old market towns, exuding character.


Arundel Town

Open April through October, Arundel is situated between Chichester and Shorham. And here's a tip: the upstairs bedrooms are only open Tuesdays through Thursdays. Call +44 (0)1903 883136 or visit their website for more information.