Tours and Tickets to Experience Warwick Castle

Many visitors will start their day at Warwick Castle by marveling at its exterior, the East Front. From there, you can explore the castle with a tour of the Great Hall and State Rooms, grab a sweet treat or a warm beverage from the Conservatory Tea House to enjoy while wandering the castle gardens. Additionally, there is the Undercroft Cafe within the castle, another great refueling option.There are a variety of live shows and activities included with the ticket.

Yes, Warwick Castle is worth the trip, especially if you’re already in Shakespeare County. It has plenty to offer for all ages making it a perfect family activity. The castle is owned by the same people who operate Madame Tussaud’s (of wax figurine fame), so expect a more entertainment-complex vibe and plenty of family-friendly activities for an engaging and fun 12th century history lesson.

How much time you need at Warwick Castle depends on the type of experience you’re looking for, though many visitors say roughly 3–4 hours is the sweet spot. That way, you’ll get time to tour the Great Hall and State Rooms, wander the grounds, climb the towers, and ramparts, and maybe add an excursion to the dungeons or The Conqueror’s Fortress.

Warwick Castle has much to offer—it’s an entire entertainment complex. Beyond the magnificent history talks and tours of the Great Hall and State Rooms, guests can tour the dungeons (with a separate ticket), explore the gardens, practice their archery, attend a “royal party,” see what a medieval battle was like, witness the UK’s largest bird of prey show and more.

Yes, experiencing the dungeon at Warwick Castle requires buying a ticket for a nominal extra fee. Purchase tickets online either as part of your castle package or on their own. Expect a haunted-house-style immersive experience with actors ready to take you back in time to the gruesome history of the dungeon.

While you can’t walk around Warwick Castle without paying, you can walk up to the castle via Castle Lane, toward the “Merlin” entrance, where you’ll be able to spot the old stables, the castle’s courtyard, and more. You can also head down Mill Street and get great castle views from the River Avon. Warwick Castle tickets are required to enter any part of the castle grounds.