Rockingham Castle

Aerial view of a castle surrounded by greenery.
Beautiful garden with blooming purple flowers, hedges.
Historic bell tower surrounded by lush garden and trees.
Tortoiseshell butterfly on white daisy flower

Built on the instructions of William the Conqueror between 1066 - 1071, Rockingham Castle has sat resplendent on an escarpment
dominating the Welland Valley for almost a millennium.
Rockingham Castle's grounds and Formal Gardens are no less of a journey through time.
The Formal Gardens we enjoy today, were laid out within the curtilage of the original Castle by Edward Watson in the sixteenth century, when he leased the Castle from the Crown during Henry VIII's reign.

Emulating the original Norman keep, the circular Rose Garden was laid by Sir Anthony Salvin in the mid-nineteenth century and corresponds with his design of the Flag Tower in 1836. Now a David Austen partnership garden, summer 2026 promises to be a spectacular season for the Rose Garden, as it is set to come into full bloom.

For the more adventurous, the Wild Garden offers unrestrained beauty and the chance to be at one with nature.

Fact File

Opening Times 2026: 29th March - 4th May Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
5th May - 29th September Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays & Tuesdays
Garden open days in October: 6th,13th & 20th
Please visit www.rockinghamcastle.com for opening times
Admission Rates 2026: House and gardens: Adult £18.50, Senior £17.00, Student £17.00, Child (4-16) £11.00, Child (0-3) £0.00
Family £48.00
Gardens only: Adult £12.00, Senior £11.50, Student £11.50, Child (4-16) £6.00, Child (0-3) £0.00, Family £30.00
Groups: £20.00 per head to include a private tour. Group bookings can be made throughout the year.
Tours: Complimentary outside tours. Privately guided tours of the Castle available for group bookings
Free flow admission to the Castle applies on general open days
Facilities: Walker's House Tearoom serves a range of hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and light lunches
Toilets: Two toilet blocks and accessible toilets available
Accessibility: Limited wheelchair access owing to the nature of the site. Please call ahead to discuss
Parking: Free parking available. Accessible parking available. Designated coach park
Contact: 01536 770240 estateoffice@rockinghamcastle.com
www.rockinghamcastle.com
Location: Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough LE16 8TH
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Updated: January 2026