Warwick Castle Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Warwick Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Cotswolds Day Trip

• Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle Tour from London

• Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

• Warwick Castle Admission Ticket

• Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Prices start at £22 per adult for 1-day entry tickets to Warwick Castle when booked in advance. Parent and toddler packages start at £20, and family packages for two adults and two children are from £86. Student prices begin at £16, and special group tickets are available too.

Yes, Warwick Castle, with nearly 1,000 years of history, is definitely worth visiting. You can explore its rooms, watch live Viking shows, and see special events throughout the year. Going to the castle on a tour ensures in-depth commentary that helps you learn about its history and highlights.

Per one customer who booked the Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cotswolds Day Trip, "The tour was great. Plenty of time to enjoy the castle and Oxford. Our guide Matt was very good, shared lots of stories and good information. Nothing could top the beautiful countryside!"

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.

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Warwick Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around London.

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Westminster Abbey

• London Eye

• Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

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