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Bagots Castle

Baginton, United Kingdom•4.3(174)•Castle, Heritage Site, Historic House

Explore a 14th-century castle in ruins with an education visitor centre, picnic areas, and family-friendly attractions added throughout the year.

Bagot's Castle is a 14th-century castle located in the village of Baginton, Warwickshire, in the English Midlands. The castle now stands in ruins, but has been carefully consolidated and opened to the public since 2009. The site offers visitors a chance to explore historic features and learn about the castle's rich heritage through an Education Visitor Centre. The venue is designed to welcome families with children, featuring a dedicated picnic area and an expanding range of attractions and activities added each year. Visitors can discover the castle's history and enjoy the grounds during opening hours (10:30am to 4pm, weekends and bank holidays from April to October). No pre-booking is necessary, making it an accessible destination for spontaneous visits. The castle is maintained by dedicated volunteers and funded through grants, fundraising, and donations. As a registered charity, Bagot's Castle combines historical preservation with public engagement, offering a unique opportunity for families to experience medieval architecture and learn about English heritage in a welcoming, outdoors environment.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:30 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:30 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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Google Reviews

4.3(174 reviews)
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StephF

StephF

2 weeks ago

Lovely place to visit. Well kept friendly goats, beautiful grounds, very friendly and helpful team members.

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Phill Sheepy

Phill Sheepy

3 months ago

A completely unknown little place In Baginton, privately maintained by volunteers, small castle ruins, goats, a river walk, some fish ponds and a tank testing track. Who knew!!! A very pleasant way to kill a few hours. Free parking and amenities. Will gladly return.

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Rob Hill

Rob Hill

11 months ago

First had a look at the ruins back in the early 80s. Totally overgrown but very interesting. An old Tramp lived within the site at the time. Still got some photos. I must make a return visit now it has been cleared. I wonder what happened to the Tramp?

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Santa Klusa

Santa Klusa

a year ago

Was on English Heritage there, it was free entry, just for donations. Have a free car park. Other day admission is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children 5 years and older. Great nature trail, walk and lots of seating places with picnic tables with view of river

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Michelle Burkinshaw

Michelle Burkinshaw

4 years ago

A stunning place to visit, we soon found when we got there that it is not only castle ruins to see. As well as the castle and gazebo there is a beautiful Riverside Walk, 2 fishing ponds and tank testing site. We also enjoyed feeding the goats and a well earned cuppa when we got back to exit. Staff were friendly and most helpful. We didn't see the Kingfisher, but saw a Jay, damselflies and Mayflies, lots of butterflies and a rabbit whilst walking around. The Teddy bears picnic and wooden rabbits and owls were great to see, and found a ribbon that one of the rabbits were missing and tied it back on.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

Events at Bagots Castle

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Bagots Castle

Is Bagots Castle free to visit?

Entry to Bagots Castle is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

Is Bagots Castle dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bagots Castle.

Is there parking at Bagots Castle?

Yes — Bagots Castle has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Bagots Castle?

Yes, food is available on site at Bagots Castle.

Is Bagots Castle pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Bagots Castle is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Bagots Castle?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Bagots Castle.

How do I get to Bagots Castle by public transport?

Bagots Castle isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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