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Shortened history of the castle:

Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur to replace the earlier Saxon manor of Esledes, the castle became a royal palace in 1278 for King Edward I of England and his queen, Eleanor of Castile.

Richard II's first wife, Anne of Bohemia, spent the winter of 1381 at the castle on her way to be married to the king.

Henry VIII transformed the castle for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and a painting commemorating his meeting with Francis I of France still hangs there.

The castle escaped destruction during the English Civil War because its owners, the Culpeper family, sided with the Parliamentarians.

Opening times and additional information:

Rates :
Adults - £17.50
Senior Citizens (over 60yrs), Students & Visitors with Disabilities - £15.00
Children (4-15yrs) - £10.00
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Opening Times : Open all year round.
Closed to day visitors on 6th and 7th November and Christmas Day 2010.
Open: 10am daily Last ticket sold (last entry): 3pm.
Gates close at 5pm.