
But if you don’t, well, we really shouldn’t be friends.

But aside from its beauty, what was the most mind blowing thing about this castle to me? Um, that people actually STILL LIVE THERE.
Mic drop.

Imagine telling your friends that you live in a freaking castle. But also, how do I meet these people and become friends with them so I can stay there??
However, I also saw lots of semi-creepy paintings in them with people dying and what not so idk how I feel about that – like it MUST be haunted, right???
But at the same time, it’s a castle, so idk I’d imagine any of the potential ghosts would be pretty cool to hang out with anyway. If anything, they must have some epic stories.

Of course, it was remodeled and rebuilt along the way, but it’s still pretty cool that it was originally built so long ago.

I went while I was staying in Chichester and it was a super convenient bus ride away! I could have also taken the train if I wanted, too. Yay for wonderful public transportation – this continues to amaze me since I grew up in the states, where the public transportation is literally the worst.
There are various ticket levels to choose from, with the priciest being the Gold Plus that includes all the rooms, including the bedrooms. The castle itself is BEAUTIFUL, and if you’re a castle geek definitely get the ticket that includes the interior rooms of the castle. They are STUNNING!

If you’re wondering, when people are touring the castle, the family goes to another set of quarters that are still part of the castle, but off-limits to visitors (yes I asked because I’m hella nosy haha.)

However, I’d recommend just brining your own food and having a picnic somewhere outside if the weather’s nice! There are a TON of prime picnic spots just begging to be picnicked.
Here are the different spots you can visit in and outside of the castle:
THE KEEP


THE GARDENS HAVE HEDGEHOGS!!!






Also, did you know that hedgehogs are actually native to parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia? Maybe if you live in one of these places you’re totally aware, but I am not, and had no idea. I honestly thought that hedgehogs were some sort of exotic pet that appeared out of thin air (or assumed they were from some random tiny island somewhere), but alas, they are actually native to many parts of the world!


THE CATHEDRAL


FITZALAN CHAPEL

THE ROSE GARDEN

It’s a little off to the side, near the entrance of the castle. Of course, the roses aren’t always in bloom, but I was lucky enough to be there when they were (I went in early August.) It’s a great place for photos of the castle, too!
CASTLE INTERIOR

I paid for the Gold Plus because I wanted to see what was up with everything (plus it was only 拢2 more than the Gold Ticket) but I wasn’t, like, ENAMORED with the bedrooms. They were cool to see, though, but I wouldn’t say they’re necessary to your entire experience.

ARUNDEL TOWN

- Get your afternoon tea on at one of the many tea places in town
- Check out some cute shops
- See the view above the town
- Check out the Arundel Museum (only 拢1 when you show your entry ticket to the castle!)
- The Blackfriar Dominican Friary Ruins are cool, too (they’re right outside the castle)


I love visiting castles! This one is beautiful, I love all your pictures. Pinning for later when we visit!
Glad you enjoyed! And yeah, my castle obsession is probably unhealthy haha
Who doesn’t love castles? They’re awesome. My hometown has one and I never get tired of telling people that I can see the castle from my old bedroom window. How cool is that? This looks amazing, so beautiful
Omg wait I’m so jealous that your hometown has a castle!!! Sounds like you were living in an actual fairytale haha
I鈥檓 from England and although I鈥檝e heard of arundel castle I never where it was or just how beautiful is was. I don鈥檛 live in England any more but I will try get a visit in next time I鈥檓 home!
Yeah, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in England but had never heard of it either! Literally only went because it was close to my house sit, but now I’m so glad I did! Hope you get down there next time 馃檪
That is so cool that you can visit the castle even though people are living there! It really would be amazing to live in one. Love all your tips and hope to visit Arundel the next time I’m in England! 馃檪
Right! I was mindblown that people actually still lived there haha. I still have hope – maybe going to petition them to let me move in or something 馃槈 Like I’ll clean the dungeon (if that’s still a thing lol) – I don’t care!!
This place is gorgeous! I love the little hedgehog house they have too. Putting this on my bucket list for a future trip to England!!
Yeah the hedgehog house was my favorite thing ever! So cute. And yesss, definitely do!
Gahh England has so many great towns! Those Londoners are lucky to be close to so many gems. Loved this post and your photos! I’ve never heard of this place and now adding it to my list.
I know, I really want to go back and see more! And hopefully with a car – I feel like it makes things 10000 times easier haha. 馃檪
Oh, I love castles and like to wander around the rooms and would enjoy trying to find some hidden connections between all the rooms. Ha; it always reminds me of those old movies about the D麓Artagnan and the Musketeers…
Castles are literally the BEST. And haha by hidden connections I’m assuming you mean secret passageway-type things and I am HERE FOR THAT
What a beautiful castle! Definitely have to put it on my list!
Yes, one of my faves!! (Although let’s be real, I haven’t visited THAT many castles but I do think it’s super pretty haha)
I love castles too! Never heard of this one before but now I definitely want to visit.. Thanks for sharing 馃檪 Hopefully I’ll get to see the hedgies – ooomg so cute
Yeah I hadn’t heard of it either but so glad I stumbled upon it! And yes – I was really crossing my fingers that I’d see one, but maybe you’ll have more luck than me!
SO GOREGEOUS!! You’re right, who DOESN”T love castles haha? I love that people still actually live there! And that fountain with the crown – how cool is that?! I’d definitely love to visit this castle one day!
For real, I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t lol. And yessss that was my fave thing ever!
I would live to visit Arundel Castle. My family are decendants of the FitzAlan’s. After taking an Ancestry.com DNA test I began researching my heritage. My paternal Grandmas father’s side of the family are direct decendants.
British Castles season 1 episode 6 Arundel Castle which can be seen on Netflix shows paintings of the FitzAlan dukes that is eerily similar to my Dads photos.
I can’t wait to visit and learn more about my families history!!!
That’s amazing! I’d love to have royal family – sounds like a really cool thing to explore. Maybe they’ll even let you live there!
I used to visit Arundel Castle when I was on holiday around 60 years ago. The Armoury with its huge two handed swords as well as suits of armour and dozens of other ancient weapons made a huge impression on me.
Am planning to re-visit this Spring (Covid 19 permitting!)
Still love our great British heritage even after all these years 馃槉
It’s such a fantastic place! Crossing my fingers that you’ll be able to visit again 馃檪