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Bodiam castle in spring📷 Gixerkid, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bodiam Castle

Bodiam, United Kingdom

History

A moated castle of 1385 with round corner towers and a gatehouse, looking much as it did when it was built. The National Trust charges entry and parking; Rye is about 20 minutes’ drive away.

Nearest town
Bodiam, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.0023, 0.5436

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Park Farm CampingCampsite
    2 km from Bodiam Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bluebell Coppice ParkCampsite
    13 km from Bodiam Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Chestnut MeadowCampsite
    17 km from Bodiam Castle · 75 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KloofsMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Bodiam Castle
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  • Camber Sands Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Bodiam Castle
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning ClubMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Bodiam Castle · 200 pitches
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bodiam Castle?

Bodiam Castle is in Bodiam, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.0023, 0.5436. It is about 15 km from Rye.

Can you camp near Bodiam Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Park Farm Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 69 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bodiam Castle?

Bodiam Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: South Downs and the Seven Sisters cliffs.

What is there to see near Bodiam Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Leeds Castle (28 km), Dungeness (32 km), Beachy Head (36 km) and Seven Sisters Country Park (37 km).

When is the best time to visit Bodiam Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)