No site parking. The nearest pay-and-display parking is an NCP multi-storey opposite the castle. Accessible parking can be arranged in advance; please call the castle on 01566 772365.

There is a vending machine selling hot drinks, including tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The shop also sells a selection of soft drinks and water, as well as ice-cream.

You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat inside the castle grounds. There are a number of benches offering views over the castle green and bailey, as well as grassed areas.

The shop sells a selection of English Heritage gifts and themed souvenirs, including confectionary, drinks, clothing, toys, games, books, stationery and textiles.

Unfortunately, there are no public toilets available on the site.

There is a small exhibition room and cabinet display area, located beyond the shop.

There is an exhibition and display which traces 1,000 years of history, featuring a number of archaeological finds from site excavations.

Play Areas / Adventure Playground

Although there is no adventure playground, outside the castle boundary visitors will find an open space called the Castle Green. This has the outline remains of the bailey (although no standing building). Inside the castle grounds there are ofetn bows, arrows and an archery target board available, as well as some clothing to try on. Visitors should be aware however that ball games and kites are not permitted.

Push Chairs Allowed

Pushchairs are allowed (no restrictions across the site).

Toy / Dressing Up Box

A dressing up box for children can be found in the museum exhibition area.

Foreign Language Guide Books

Full guidebooks can be bought in English only, however a number of laminated A4 double sided sheets (providing a simple explanation of the history of the castle) are available in French, German and Dutch.

English Heritage welcomes all photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures with us on Flickr and Facebook. We do have some restrictions at certain locations, so if photography is your main reason for visiting, please call the site ahead of your visit to check if any parts of the site are restricted. We are keen to promote the use of our sites to location managers. If you are interested please go to (Filming Locations) for more information and contacts. English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.