Superbly sited, high above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is still largely intact and protected by wide and deep ditches cut into the rock. This magnificent red sandstone castle, with a 12th century keep standing three stories high and extensive remains from the 13th and 14th centuries, looks across the beautiful Wye Valley to Symonds Yat. Once inside, a free audio tour recounts the infamous 'siege of Goodrich castle'
Open 24 March - 31 October: daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (6.00 pm June-August)
1 November - 28 February: Thursday-Monday at 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. 1st - 31st March 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Closed 24-26 December and 1 January
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday 14 - Monday 17 April
Easter Egg Trails for Children. Can you crack the clues to complete this 'egg-citing' trail and collect the yummy Easter prize? 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 27 May - Sunday 4 June
Medieval Knights Trail. The Queen commands you to invite the English Heritage Knights and Squires to a banquet. Can you find them and deliver this invitation in time? 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3
The Railway Children: Recapture fond memories with this hugely popular classic story about the golden age of steam. This theatre production promises to captivate the whole family. 7.00 pm start. Pre-booking advisable. Call 01600 890538. Adults £10.00, Concession £10.00, Child £10.00 and Family £34.00. Members free.
Thursdays 3, 10, 17 24
Goodrich Warriers: Come along to our sessions at Goodrich Castle to hear about life as a warior during different periods from history. 11.00 am to 5.00 pm
3 August - Normans & Saxons
10 August - The Medieval Knight
17 August - The English Civil War
24 August - 2000 Years of the Sword
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 August
Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare's iconic romantic tragedy - not to be missed. 7.30 pm start. Pre-booking advisable. Call 01600 890538. Adults £12.00, Concession £10.00, Child £10.00. Members free.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich