When can I visit inside Broughton Castle?
We are open 2pm – 5pm on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 2nd April to 28th September 2025. The Tea Room and Gardens are open from 1.30pm to 5pm.
Last entry into the Castle is at 4.30 pm.
For private booking enquiries email us at office@broughtoncastle.com
When can I visit the Gardens?
The Gardens are open from 1.30pm to 5pm on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2nd April to 28th September 2025. The Park is open most of the days of the year to walkers (dogs on leads please).
Can I visit the Tea Room without a ticket?
Yes. The Tea Room is open to the public from 1.30pm until 5pm on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 2nd April to 28th September 2025.
How do I visit if I am a member of Historic Houses?
Please ensure you bring proof of your Historic Houses membership. Entry is free for all current Historic Houses members.
Is parking free for visitors?
Coaches and cars enter the grounds through the main gate by the lodge and then turn first left into the parking area next to the church. There is no parking charge for paying visitors. Coach drivers are permitted free entry to the Castle (private tours) but all refreshments must be paid for.
Where are the toilets?
These are in the car park – please note there are no public facilities within the Moated area or the Castle. (The Castle is approximately 300 paces from the car park.)
How do I buy a ticket in advance?
We do not sell tickets in advance – please purchase your ticket on arrival at the Gatehouse. Payment is accepted in cash or with card.
How do I make a booking for an event or a private tour?
Please email office@broughtoncastle.com
Can I have a picnic in the Park?
Only paying visitors are permitted to picnic in the park. Picnics are not permitted inside the moat (or beyond the black railings).
Are dogs allowed in the Park and Gardens?
Yes. Dogs on leads (at all times please) are very welcome in the Park and Gardens.