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Bodiam Castle

Robertsbridge

Moated medieval castle run by the National Trust in the Rother valley in East Sussex, roughly midway between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

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Where to stay

  • RobertsbridgeVillage about 10 minutes away by car
  • HawkhurstVillage about 10 minutes away
  • RyeHistoric town with inns and guest houses, about 25 minutes away
  • BattleTown with a station, about 20 minutes away
  • TenterdenTown and steam railway terminus, about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Robertsbridge (5 miles) and Battle (10 miles) are the nearest mainline stations, with no public transport from either, only taxis
  • Stagecoach 349 runs from Hastings station to Hawkhurst and stops opposite the castle car park entrance (Monday to Saturday, and Sundays at present)
  • The seasonal Kent & East Sussex steam railway runs from Tenterden to Bodiam station, about a quarter of a mile from the castle
  • Parking is free for National Trust members and £5 per car for others, paid by cash or the JustPark app
TipWithout a car, pre-book a taxi from Robertsbridge, as there is no taxi rank there. Battle has a rank.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Bodiam Castle?

Robertsbridge: Village about 10 minutes away by car. Hawkhurst: Village about 10 minutes away. Rye: Historic town with inns and guest houses, about 25 minutes away. Battle: Town with a station, about 20 minutes away. Tenterden: Town and steam railway terminus, about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Bodiam Castle?

Robertsbridge (5 miles) and Battle (10 miles) are the nearest mainline stations, with no public transport from either, only taxis. Stagecoach 349 runs from Hastings station to Hawkhurst and stops opposite the castle car park entrance (Monday to Saturday, and Sundays at present). The seasonal Kent & East Sussex steam railway runs from Tenterden to Bodiam station, about a quarter of a mile from the castle. Parking is free for National Trust members and £5 per car for others, paid by cash or the JustPark app.

Any tips for visiting Bodiam Castle?

Without a car, pre-book a taxi from Robertsbridge, as there is no taxi rank there. Battle has a rank.

Which airport is closest to Bodiam Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Gatwick Airport, about 33 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.