From Ruin to Radical: Astley Castle Open Days
Astley Castle, 1 Church Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7QN
The ancient moated site of Astley Castle holds award-winning modern accommodation clasped within the shell of a medieval castle. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the huge living room and kitchen look out over Astley's church and into beautiful internal courts formed by ruined spaces. This a rare chance to see inside The Landmark Trust's conversion, normally let for short holiday breaks.
Come and explore the new accommodation hidden within the ruined walls, explore the knot garden and grounds, and find out more about its history through our footpath trails.
Free author's talk: Sarah Jane Downing: 'The Architecture of Dress'
Saturday 13 September, 2pm
Taking the women of Astley Castle as our guides, this talk will explore the architecture of dress throughout history. Beginning with Elizabeth Woodville with her fabulous structured headdresses and the shockingly pointed ‘poulaine’ shoes of her era; looking at the solid buckram bodices worn by Lady Jane Grey and the codpiece worn by the men of the Tudor era. The farthingale and the ruff worn by Mary Fitton at the court of Eliza. Pre-booking for the talk is not required.
All weekend: watch the first public screening of a new documentary film about Astley castle, produced by Salford University media department at their 2024 'Futures' stay at Astley Castle.
Leaflets on the building's history and children's activity sheets will be available along with our knowledgeable Landmark staff.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Astley Castle, 1 Church Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7QN
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is preferred via the Landmark Trust website.
- Booking contact name:
- Natalie Craven
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/opendays/astley-castle-september-open-days-sep-25/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Astley Castle has a lift providing access to the first floor. Please ask staff on arrival for assistance. At this property you are able to drive down and drop any guests with limited mobility at the main house and then return your car to the allocated car park. Please ask a member of staff on site if you need to do this. We do all we can to enable access wherever possible; for further information or if you have any access concerns that you’d like to discuss before visiting, please contact our Booking Enquiries team on 01628 825925 or [email protected].
