Bodiam 100: Community Celebration Weekend

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun with this once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle. In celebration of the National Trust caring for the castle for 100 years, the National Trust are inviting everyone to come in free of charge to experience for themselves what makes Bodiam Castle so special.

Explore the grounds and castle and discover medieval re-enactments, theatrical shows, armour displays, music, community art, archaeology finds, storytelling, history talks, moat tours with costumed guides, new historical displays and even a late-night bat walk* (*this event is bookable).

You are invited to bring a picnic with you and enjoy the day with your family and friends. Or treat yourself to a coffee, ice cream, delicious lunch or cream tea from the Wharf Tea-room. Take home with you a limited edition for 2026 ‘Bodiam 100’ pin badge.

Find out about how the National Trust is continuing to invest in Bodiam Castle through the brand-new interpretation project, ‘The Keys to the Castle’, which brings the historical people and stories of the castle to life in playful and engaging ways.

Bodiam 100: Community Celebration weekend and ‘The Keys to the Castle’ have been made possible thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Activities running throughout opening hours from 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 13 September:

Activities running throughout opening hours from 10:00 - 17:00

Location & directions

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Directions:

Bodiam Castle is located on the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway route. This runs from Tenterden through Rolvenden, Wittersham Rd, and Northiam. Car park is located near the visitor entrance. Spaces may be limited, please check our website ahead of your journey for the latest updates.

Contact on day:

Bodiam Castle Visitor Line

Telephone number:

+441580830196

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The route to some event areas is over gravelled paths. Some areas of the castle are not accessible by wheelchair. An onsite buggy will be available, please inform a member of staff if you wish to ask for a lift. Please see the access information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Additional information

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