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Kenilworth Castle

English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering you the chance to visit gardens of Kenilworth Castle in the early evening when the site is closed to the public. At this exclusive event, you will meet a member of the garden team for a tour of the gardens, discover how the gardens are managed and experience the tranquillity and colourful planting of this historic garden.

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Kenilworth Castle

About Kenilworth Castle

Experience a haven of peace and tranquility, full of colour and fragrant walkways, with the sounds of the canaries singing from the ornate aviary. Wander the pathways to discover the marble fountain, the recreated aviary and spot the Earl of Leicester’s emblem of the bear and ragged staff. Meet the gardening team and discover how they develop and enhance these wonderful spaces, carefully managed to ensure how they are presented today reflects their rich history. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the team as you experience the gardens at this very special event.
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Website:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenilworth-castle/events

Kenilworth Castle features

Location details

Kenilworth Castle,
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire,
CV8 1NG

Directions to Kenilworth Castle
In Kenilworth off A46. Clearly signposted from the town centre, off B4103.

Kenilworth Castle openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Kenilworth Castle at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Kenilworth Castle, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Kenilworth Castle does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Kenilworth Castle is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.