Berkhamsted Castle Guided Tour

Berkhamsted Castle Trust is offering free guided tours of Berkhamsted Castle, a typical Norman motte and bailey castle, built originally as a timber structure by William the Conqueror's half-brother, Robert of Mortain. The castle is considered to be the best remaining example of a motte and bailey castle in the country.

Located just 25 miles outside London, Berkhamsted Castle is steeped in over 950 years of history. It was here that the Anglo-Saxons surrendered to William, Duke of Normandy prior to his coronation in December 1066, and he became “The Conqueror”. In later years, the castle was occupied variously by (amongst others) the Earls of Cornwall, Edward the Black Prince, Archbishop Thomas Becket and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York (mother of Edward IV and Richard III), who was the last royal resident and died at the castle in 1495. The castle was also given as a gift to the first three of Henry VIII's wives. The castle site is now a scheduled ancient monument, and remains owned by HRH The Prince of Wales, in right of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Begin your historical adventure today!

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1600. Tours: 1100 & 1400

Tuesday 15 September:

1100-1600. Tours: 1100 & 1400

Thursday 17 September:

1100-1600. Tours: 1100 & 1400

Saturday 19 September:

1100-1300. Tours: 1400

Location & directions

Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ

Directions:

Tours will start from outside the Keeper's Cottage, through the entrance gate and along the causeway within the Castle walls

Contact on day:

Jez Rudkins

Telephone number:

+447879356262

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

All bookings via Eventbrite . Search Berkhamsted Castle tour or follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/berkhamsted-castle-tours-2026-4838492?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Booking contact name:

Jez Rudkins

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 10:00 PM

Accessibility details

Wheelchair & pushchair access to the bailey only. Tour includes a visit to the motte which requires a climb of approx 60 steps. There are some steep slopes and some paths can be slippery after rain. Young children should be supervised.

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There are no toilets at Berkhamsted Castle. Nearest public toilets are in the Water Lane car park (7 mins away). As well as guided tours there are information panels on display for all visitors, depicting the history of the Castle. Dogs are only allowed if on leads. There are some parking places close to Castle entrance but several paying car parks in the vicinity. Guided tours provided by BERKHAMSTED CASTLE TRUST - A Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered Charity (England & Wales) No. 1176286. Donations welcome.

Max number of people:

18

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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