Saturday 27th April – The third party hire event Social Eats Food & Music Festival will taking place on the Hartlebury Castle estate. Please note that parking may be limited for Castle visitors and your visit may be impacted by music from this event.
Sunday 28th April – The Bishop’s Palace and grounds will be closed for the Antiques & Collectors Fair. Worcestershire County Museum will be open at a reduced entry fee with tickets available on the door – see prices below.
Opening Times
Open 1st February – 22nd December
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays: 11am – 5pm
Café: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Admission Tickets
Hartlebury Castle is part of the Historic Houses Member-Access Scheme (not valid on event days).
Visitor Facilities
Accessibility Guide
For full details about access across the site, please see our Accessibility Guide. (Opens in separate website)
If you have any questions regarding access please call 01299 250416 or email museum@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the Grounds and Reception building. Only Assistance dogs are allowed into the main Castle and outer buildings. Dogs are only allowed in the outdoor seating area of the café.
Getting Here
By Car or Coach
Free parking for cars and coaches. We are located off the A449 in the village of Hartlebury, near Kidderminster and Stourport and just 20 minutes from both the M42 (Junction 1) and M5 (Junction 6). The entrance to the Castle is next to the White Hart pub.
Hartlebury Castle postcode: DY11 7XZ
By Train
Hartlebury Train Station is a 15-20 minute walk from Hartlebury Castle, with hourly trains from Birmingham and Worcester. Trains run less frequently on Sundays.
By Bus
The 303 Diamond Bus service between Kidderminster and Worcester drops off from Monday-Saturday at The Birches in Hartlebury, which is a 15-20 minute walk from Hartlebury Castle. The last bus towards Worcester is at 17:46 and the last bus towards Kidderminster is at 19:12. See the timetable here for more details.
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Donate
Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust is a registered charity and relies on the generosity and support of it’s visitors and the hard work of it’s amazing team of volunteers.
Every donation matters and makes a positive impact on the work the Trust is able to do.
Please text to donate
To donate £1, text CASTLE to 70201
To donate £3, text CASTLE to 70331
To donate £5, text CASTLE to 70970
To donate £10, text CASTLE to 70191
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