2012 Opening Dates & Times
The castle and gardens are now closed and will re-open for the season on 11 February 2012
11 - 19 February
| Gardens open: | 10:30am |
| Castle open: | 12 noon |
| Last admission: | 4:00pm |
| Final exit: | 5:00pm |
Closed 20 - 29 February
1 - 31 March: Wednesday to Sunday
| Gardens open: | 10:30am |
| Castle open: | 12:00noon |
| Last admission: | 4:00pm |
| Final exit: | 5:00pm |
Main Season
01 April - 31 October: Open Daily
| Gardens open: | 10:30am |
| Castle open: | 12 noon |
| Last admission: | 5:00pm |
| Final exit: | 6:00pm (5:00pm 30 & 31 Oct ) |
Winter Season
1 November - 14 December: Wednesday to Sunday
| Gardens open: | 10:30am |
| Castle open: | 11:00am |
| Last entry: | 3:00pm |
| Final exit: | 4:00pm |
15 December - 31 December: Open Daily excluding Christmas Day*
| Gardens open: | 10:30am |
| Castle open: | 11:00am |
| Castle last entry: | 4:15pm |
| Gardens last entry: | 5:00pm |
| Final exit: | 6:00pm |
* Winter times are subject to change
Please note that the Yew Maze and the Water Maze open April - October only weather permitting.