Arundel Castle Tulip Festival
110,000 tulips. Historic castle. Spring at its finest.
From £20 per person
About the Festival
Arundel Castle's Tulip Festival is one of the UK's most spectacular spring events. In 2026, over 110,000 tulips in more than 120 varieties will transform the castle grounds into a tapestry of colour. New varieties for 2026 include Foxy Foxtrot, Daydream, and Ballerina, alongside six multi-tiered arrangements featuring more than 10,000 tulips.
The Castle & Gardens
Arundel Castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years. The gardens are open from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 1 November 2026, with the tulip display at its peak in April. Explore the Collector Earl's Garden, the Stumpery, and the Fitzalan Chapel. The Keep opens 10am–4:30pm; castle rooms 12pm–5pm. Last admission 4pm. Closed Mondays (except August and bank holidays).
Admission
Garden tickets from £17 adult, £8 child (under 5s free). Prices may vary on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Book direct at arundelcastle.org. Tates Coaches transport is separate — we get you there and back.
Why Travel with Tates
- Euro 6 coaches with climate control, reclining seats, USB chargers
- Wheelchair-accessible (hydraulic lift at no extra charge)
- Pick-up across Bedfordshire — Luton, Dunstable, Ampthill, Flitwick, Sandy, St Neots
- Group discounts for 5+ passengers
- Tates Loyalty: 1 point per £1 spent; 5 points = £1 off; 6th trip free
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