Coming up Monday 6th April 2026
Opening Hours
Park
10am - 4:30pm
- * Last entry for public is an hour before closing time / half an hour before closing for All Parks Pass Members and Park Members. Members have early access from 9am.
Charlottes Pantry Café
10.30am - 4pm
Fairytale Village
10am - 3:30pm
Gift Shop
Thursday - Sunday 10am - 3:30pm
Coarse Fishing Hours
9:15am - 3:30pm
Parking
Entry to the park is free. Car park charges apply. Payments can be made via on‑site pay and display machines or MiPermit. Please check ahead if a special event is taking place, as per‑person entry charges may apply.
Car Park Charges
£8.50 per car
£5.50 per car (within 2 hours of closing)
£19.50 per minibus
£40 per coach
£4.30 per motorbike
Annual season parking tickets are also available.
Disabled parking
Available at rear of castle (spaces are limited however and this area can become full - disabled parking is then available in the Orangery car park.
All Parks Pass
Shopping and Eating
What's On
Park Map & Leaflets
Accessibility
Visitor Safety