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About

​​​​​​The unusual 14th century hexagonal castle was built for luxury living and lavish entertainment. Today it provides a picturesque lakeside setting for picnics and a relaxing day out.

An audio tour brings to life its long history and dramatic involvement in the Civil War. 

Old Wardour is also used as a wedding venue.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Family£11.70 per ticket
Adult£4.50 per ticket
Child£2.70 per ticket
Concession£4.00 per ticket
English Heritage MembersFree

Prices may apply on event days for English Heritage members.
Please note, opening times and prices are subject to change, please check the website for details www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldsaru

Opening Times

2022 - Currently Closed Until 1 May (25 Mar 2022 - 30 Sept 2022)
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00*
Tuesday10:0018:00*
Wednesday10:0018:00*
Thursday10:0018:00*
Friday10:0018:00*
Saturday10:0018:00*
Sunday10:0018:00*
2022 (1 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2022)
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00*
Tuesday10:0016:00*
Wednesday10:0016:00*
Thursday10:0016:00*
Friday10:0016:00*
Saturday10:0016:00*
Sunday10:0016:00*
2016/2023 (1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023)
DayTimes

* *Currently Closed Until 1 May*

Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in ticket kiosk.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Carvings to touch.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event Venue
  • Open All Year
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - German; French
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • In countryside
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 11
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • German spoken

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking - free
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Gitto05
      Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Small but didn’t disappoint
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 6th February 2022
      It was great walk around the ruins of the ‘castle’ with lots of signs inside and outside talking you through the history of the site. Great to explore and walk the steps to other areas of the... Read full review
    • 50cab50
      Bracknell, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Very relaxed atmosphere
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 14th April 2022
      There were very few visitors at 2.30pm on a Thursday so we had the place very much to ourselves. It is very serene, next to a small lake and surrounded by rhododendron bushes. There are toilets on... Read full review
    • PureVacations T
      Whitstable, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A hidden gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th April 2022
      This castle ruin and surrounding land is a hidden gem, and a perfect place for picnic too. You simply must visit and walk through the remains of the castle. Read full review
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