25 Oct 2010
This castle was built in the 14th Century and is a rare surviving example of a quadrangular (meaning squarish) with beautifully restored exterior walls. Set in the picturesque landscape of south England coupled with the still waters in the moat, you have a really romantic castle indeed. Take a stroll around the castle during the warm sunset hours and you will find yourself longing for more.
The interior lies in ruins but portions of it are still intact. It would be easy to imagine the medieval lifestyle led by the inhabitants of this castle. There is a short introductory video and it gives a good overview on the history. The castle was commissioned by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge with the permission of King Richard II. In those times, you can’t just build a castle on your lands; you have to first seek the permission of the King. The castle never saw much action after that but the castle’s interior and its bridges were dismantled during the Civil War in the 17th Century.
Globe Nomads review ratings: 3.5
Definitely a good place for a nice stroll during the evening and doesn’t the castle and its moat remind you of the movies?
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Visitor Information:
National Trust Property
Admission: adult £5.80, child £2.90, Family £17, NT members free
Pay car park, free for members.
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Bodiam Castle and its northern bridge
Gatehouse
Halloween was just around the corner
The island connecting to Bodiam Castle
The inner courtyard of Bodiam Castle
From another angle.
Bodiam Castle and its reflections on the calm waters of the moat.
One Comment
Looks like a beautiful place! Great photos too.