Guided Tours

Sudeley Castle is steeped in the past with a royal history that stretches back through the ages. A thousand years of history stands right before your eyes and one of the best ways to enhance your visit and help you gain a deeper understanding of the extraordinary part Sudeley Castle played in England’s past is with a tour.

We have a team of expert Guides who will bring this vivid history to life through a range of different touring options.

Available at 10:30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm daily (tours times may be subject to change).

Allow our knowledgeable guides to walk through 1000 years of history in 45 minutes, meaning you also have plenty of time to explore at your leisure.

Please note this is an outdoor walking tour

Tour Price: £5.00pp
To book: pay on arrival or online with admission ticket

Offering a more in-depth, bespoke experience of Sudeley, our private guided tours last approximately 90-minutes in which you will enjoy a personalised tour of the castle grounds and rooms.

Options for 2-6 visitors are open to the public by prior arrangement.

Tour price: £40 per person – this includes admission, and a minimum of 2 people is required.
To book: Email groups@sudeley.org.uk (pre-booking is essential)

For more than 120 years Sudeley Castle has been the home of the Dent-Brocklehurst family. This tour offers insights into the modern-day family life along with stories and history of life at Sudeley through the ages. You’ll come away with fascinating discoveries about the Castle’s architecture, décor and use as a private, family home. This tour also includes a viewing of the family’s art collection which includes work by Rubens and van Dyke.

Book this tour to venture beyond the walls and into the private life of the castle.

Tours operate Monday to Friday at 11am or 2pm, subject to availability.

Tour price: £50 per person – this includes admission, and a minimum of 2 people is required.
To book: Email groups@sudeley.org.uk (pre-booking is essential)

Please note, this tour does not cover the grounds, open castle rooms and exhibitions so please ensure you allow enough time to enjoy these areas too.

We regret these tours are unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties and visitors under 12 years of age.

Enjoy a personalised private art tour with an expert guide around the family's private art collection. Admire works by Rubens and van Dyke and uncover the stories behind many fascinating objects which await your discovery across the castle rooms. Tours can be tailored to include your particular interests.

Journey beyond the castle walls and into the private rooms of Sudeley with an art tour.

Tours operate Monday to Friday at 11am or 2pm, subject to availability.

Tour price: £50 per person – this includes admission, and a minimum of 2 people is required.
To book: Email groups@sudeley.org.uk (pre-booking is essential)

Please note, this tour does not cover the grounds, open castle rooms and exhibitions so please allow enough time to also enjoy these areas on your visit.

We regret these tours are unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties and visitors under 12 years of age.