Discover 1,000 years of English royalty, romance, ruin and revival with a guided tour

Follow in the footsteps of kings, queens, the good, the great and the controversial. Acquaint yourself with the lives and treasures of past owners and visitors - some of whom have been amongst England’s most illustrious figures.

Upgrade your visit with a knowledgeable guide to gain insights into Sudeley's Tudor past and significance to English history. Have your questions answered and come away with memorable stories and key moments of interest in Sudeley’s past and present.

Daily Tours

45-minutes

Bring 1,000 years of royal history to life and discover key moments in Sudeley's history with one of our knowledgeable guides.

This walking tour is runs daily from tour meeting point on the terrace. Tours begin at 10:30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm and last for 45 minutes.

  • £5 per person
  • Book on arrival or online with admission ticket

Please note this is an outdoor walking tour.

Meeting Point: Terrace in front of the Dungeon Tower.

It takes about 10 minutes to reach the Terrace meeting point, please allow enough time to avoid rushing!

Daily tours bring Sudeley's history to life through the grounds and architecture of the castle.

Private Guided Tour

90-minute tour

Enjoy an intimate, personalised tour of the castle grounds & rooms with this in-depth, guided tour. Available for small groups.

  • £40 per person, admission included
  • Minimum 2 people
  • Book your request: groups@sudeley.org.uk
  • Pre-booking essential

Meeting Point: Terrace in front of the Dungeon Tower.

It takes about 10 minutes to reach the Terrace meeting point, please allow enough time to avoid rushing!

The Private Guided tour offers a 90-minute experience which takes in castle rooms, historic architecture, grounds & gardens.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

90-minute tour

By special permission: Venture beyond the walls and into the private life of Sudeley castle with a tour that includes the private, family rooms usually closed to the public.

For more than 120 years Sudeley Castle has been the family home of the Dent-Brocklehurst’s. 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 experience includes a tour of the family’s art collection including works by Rubens and van Dyke.

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

  • £50 per person, admission included
  • Minimum 2 people
  • To book email: groups@sudeley.org.uk
  • Pre-booking essential

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

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

Meeting Point: The visitor centre team will arrange where to meet your guide, according to your plan for the day.

Venture behind the scenes on this special tour, which includes the art collection and family rooms.

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