Rockingham Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over five counties and the Welland Valley below. Built by William the Conqueror, the British Castle was a royal residence for 450 years and for 450 years it has been a family home. The predominantly Tudor building has architecture, furniture and works of art, including a remarkable collection of 20th century pictures and British history. Charles Dickens was a regular visitor to the Castle and based Chesney Wolds in Bleak House on Rockingham.

Surrounding the Castle there are expansive English gardens. The vast 400 year old “Elephant Hedge” bisects the formal terraced English gardens, and below is the beautiful “Wild Garden” which includes many specimen trees and shrubs including the remarkable Handkerchief Tree.

Rockingham
Castle

Built by William
the Conqueror, Rockingham was a Royal residence
for 450 years...

Rockingham
Castle

Built by William
the Conqueror, Rockingham was a Royal residence
for 450 years...

 
Explore the ramparts...
See the elephants...
Elegant settings...
Haute cuisine...
Timeless beauty...
 

Places to stay...

Great accommodation near Rockingham Castle

Great accommodation near Rockingham Castle

Things to do...

Our recommendations for great days out in the Rockingham area

Our recommendations for great days out in the Rockingham area

Opening Times

From March 31st to May 26th 2013
Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays

June 2nd to September 29th
Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays

Open 12 noon – 5pm.  Grounds open at 12 noon. Castle opens at 1pm

Contact Details

Telephone:
01536 770240

Fax:
01536 771692

Email:
estateoffice@
rockinghamcastle.com


Internet:
www.rockinghamcastle.
com


Address:
Rockingham Castle Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8TH

Admission

Castle

Adults £9.59
Children (5-16 years) £5.50

Family ticket £24.50 (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Grounds Only

Adult & Child £5.50 each
(not available when special events are held in the grounds)

Group Admission:

Adults/Senior Citizens £9.50
Adults/Senior Citizens Private guided tours £11
Children £4.75

Groups by arrangement throughout the year.

School Groups

£4.75 each (1 Adult free with every 15 children)

 

 

Forthcoming Events

Events at Rockingham Castle: The Suffering Obstacle Race
The Suffering Obstacle Race
The Suffering arrives at Rockingham Castle.  10k on Saturday & 10 miles on Sunday on a course designed to excite, thrill and challenge. How much Suffering can you take?
Prices start from £30.  www.thesufferingrace.co.uk
BOOK NOW!  SUFFER LATER!

Saturday, June 22, 2013 to Sunday, June 23, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: Rockingham Castle Game & Country Fair
Rockingham Castle Game & Country Fair
Set in the beautiful grounds of Rockingham Castle this Family Country and Game Show with all day entertainment includes birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.
Also on Sunday at this event, we're proud to host the Companion Dog Show- so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).
For details of classes available at the competition click here
 Open 10am - 5pm
Ticket prices: £7 adults, £6 concessions, Children (5-16) £3 Family: £18 (2 adults, 2 children) – under 5’s free
www.oakleighfairs.co.uk
admin@oakleighfairs.co.uk   
01206 263088

Saturday, July 13, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: International Agility Festival
International Agility Festival
Bring your dog and experience the top competition for agility enthusiasts. Take part in the ‘have-a-go’ ring where you can try this exciting sport or the Companion Dog Show (10 Aug), open to all dogs.
Free admission, car park charges apply.
8am – 5.30pm daily
Visit www.kcagility.org.uk or email agilityfestival@thekennelclub.org.uk.

Friday, August 09, 2013 to Sunday, August 11, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: Vikings! Of Middle England
Vikings! Of Middle England
The Vikings return!  Be prepared for Battles, Pageant, Living History Camp and much more.  The Vikings Of Middle England are most famous for their realistic, exciting and entertaining battle displays.  The thunderous clash of steel rings out as opposing forces meet. Off the battlefield life in the tented encampment goes on with tradesmen displaying their skills, making weapons, coins and wood turning.  
12 noon to 5pm.   Combined event & Castle ticket: Adults £10.50, Children £7.50 & Family ticket (2+2) £29.50.   Event only: Adults £9.50, Children £5.50 & Family ticket (2+2) £24.50.

Sunday, August 25, 2013 to Monday, August 26, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: Rockingham Castle Food and Craft Fair
Rockingham Castle Food and Craft Fair
Set in the historic Great Park at Rockingham Castle we celebrate all that is good to eat and drink from across the region and far beyond. As well as a huge range of food and drink (and related goodies) there will also be unique arts, craft and gift products to enjoy. A full programme of food and cookery demonstrations as well as wine and beer tasting sessions will all add to a really good weekend for everyone from the amateur enthusiast through to the most sophisticated gastronome.
Entrance prices: £5 adults, £4 concessions, £2 children (5-16) under 5’s free
 Open 10am - 5pm
www.oakleighfairs.co.uk     admin@oakleighfairs.co.uk    0800 141 2823 

Saturday, September 21, 2013 to Sunday, September 22, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: The Suffering Obstacle Race
The Suffering Obstacle Race
The Suffering returns to Rockingham Castle.  10k on Saturday & 10 miles on Sunday on a course designed to excite, thrill and challenge. How much Suffering can you take?
Prices start from £30.  www.thesufferingrace.co.uk
BOOK NOW!  SUFFER LATER!

Saturday, November 02, 2013 to Sunday, November 03, 2013
 
Events at Rockingham Castle: Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle
Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle
It’s Christmas Eve 1881 and the Castle is decorated for a nostalgic Victorian Christmas.  The fires are lit, the food prepared and the Great Hall table is laid for a sumptuous Christmas lunch.  Guided tours in period costume take place throughout the day.  The Castle Courtyard decorated with illuminated trees offers a warm welcome to visitors. Christmas shopping with a difference with the Gift Shop offering an exciting range of gifts for friends & family.  The Castle restaurant is open for lunch, tea & supper or just a cup of something hot and a mince pie.
11am – 8pm daily.  Castle tour:  Adults £7, Children £3 (5-16yrs). Under 5’s free.  Car parking £2.50

Monday, November 18, 2013 to Friday, November 22, 2013