Victorian Christmas Eve. We throughly enjoyed this event today. From our arrival to departure the team members were perfect. Outside staff so polite. Christmas dinner with mulled wine was good food good value. Thank you.
A lovely place, pretty gardens. Small castle. Food festival when we were there.
Like these kind interiors inside castle it feels like you are in old times.Lovely castle.
Vikings were great. Tearoom lush, Castle good for older ones.
Lovely day beautiful gardens interesting house tour nice lunch and afternoon tea in the courtyard. Felt very safe very enjoyable.
A very special place in my heart, great day out with the family
Had a fun evening watching Bohemian Rhapsody film big fan of Queen friendly happy atmosphere despite the film having technical problems during life aid scene a lot of laughs & singing from the Corby & surrounding areas viewers we are happy golden girls it was fridge like at the end sitting out but loved the night outdoor film
Superb location. Great day out, nice friendly tea room
We always go to the Vikings of Middle England event. Lovely castle and grounds. Best to take a picnic if you go.
This is right on our doorstep lovely castle very oldy worldy and their events are really good have been to the horse trials, the jousting which was brilliant and the recent food fair and will hopefully be going to their next food and craft fair next Sunday. They also have a good website
Lots of space but heavy rain spoilt event. Not their fault!
Fascinating historic building, fantastic views of neighbouring countryside. Beautiful gardens. Good food choices from cooked lunches, afternoon teas, served by friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Had Christmas lunch and tour of castle. Lunch excellent, staff excellent. Best mince pies I've ever tasted. Tour of the castle given by the housekeeper from 1649; she was very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.
Great place with things to see both inside and out. A free tour around the outside, a good history video and a tea room add to the enjoyment.
Good day out. Privately owned Castle. Extensive grounds. Frequent events. Great views over the Welland valley.
There as a reenactor at the Viking event this weekend. Beautiful settings for sure but a bit stingy on vital facilities after castle closing hours: only 6 portaloos in the Living History village and for the amount of people there + public during the day, and only 1 in the 'plastic' camp/ horse paddock, at the other end away from the shady spot by the trees.
Also access to toilets with sinks to wash hands/face after a sweaty day, brush teeth etc.... again none supplied after the castle's closing hours. Found 1 outdoor tap near the entry booth, to brush my teeth al fresco the first evening. Would have been nice to have access to a few of those basic things for re-enactors staying over night 2 nights.
I like this castle. But there are too much private apartaments and rooms which not able to watch. Then no making photo inside of the castle and too little accesories in shop with castle photos. So modern castle more suitable for parties. That's why only 4 for raiting.
Lovely setting and one of the few privately owned Castles that is still in the hands of the original family owners.
Gorgeous grounds. Fairytale forest. Breathtaking gardens. Great for a pinic.
I have lived in Northamptonshire
All my life and I never new there was so much history around Rockingham
Was very enjoyable the guided tour was very informative and the garden is beautiful with lost of different scented roses well worth a visit
Excellent day out with guided tour of grounds at no extra cost. Good cafe as well!
Despite my disabled wife being charged full price for garden admission the paths were difficult and steep in places and ramp locations illogical/ non existent. Full price also for house admission just to watch a video because steps were unmanageable. Most similar establishments would offer a discount and provide an accessible map but not here. Won't be returning.
Nice place to visit, interesting items on display and a nice place to learn a thing or two about English history.
The rooms available for visit are only a few, the rest are closed for private use. The price of the ticket when I visited was 12.50, which for what you get to see is quite a lot, you can opt to visit just the gardens for 7.50, but I would recommend to pay the extra 5 and get Castle access as well. The place is quite big, so make sure you go there there early to have time to visit all of it. When I visited (Bank Holiday) they opened at 13:00, o don't know of that is the normal opening hour or just for the bank holiday.
Beautiful gardens, the castle was lovely. Food was amazing.
Great castle to visit, ideal for children and adults, the jousting is always good entertainment.
Really impressed with this place. However i would say it's a tad pricey for the time you spend there especially when compared with a national trust membership / visits. Also a tad disappointing that I couldn't take photos in the building.
Loved the place.900 years old but a quaint,well maintained place which is actually lived in . A place of Beautiful gardens and roses. Look out for the elephant hedge. The guide for our outside tour , Diana was a pleasure to listen to. The knowledge she has about the place is awesome. The entry was 31 pounds for 2 adults and 2 kids along with parking. The kitchen, the halls adorned with paintings are a treasure to be seen.
This was our first visit since the lockdown began and we were so pleased to return. Well done to the staff who have cared and maintained the gardens so well, they are absolutely beautiful! We felt completely safe walking around and there were visible signs of sanitisation on site but none of it felt clinical at all. Plenty of space for picnics and for kids to run around in, we most definitely will be back very soon!
Beautiful venue with wonderful views over the countryside and plenty of character
Fabulous historic building with very informative guides
Excellent day out with family. Just amazing all around with staff well prepared to present the history of Rockingham Castle
The bestest place ever for a wedding or event. Staff were awesome too x
History and more history but go at Christmas time and its even more wonderful
Castle is very pretty grounds are stunning.
We felt a little let down by the viking day event.
Wasn't much on for the cost.
The cafe couldn't really cope with the amount of people
Great place to visit specially the Christmas experience in November . The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable.
Friendly staff very enjoyable day out. Lovely views
My self,wife and two young daughters went there today..(Easter Sunday).we loved it..the tour guide was very passionate about her job.and loves the History of the place..she was Fantastic..i cant wait to return in the summer..when the gardens are in full bloom.what a Beautiful Place..no wonder so many people through out History have fallen in love with Rockingham Castle.one small point..there was a police car..with policeman outside the main door..letting children turn the sirens on and off..and letting them beep the horn..which spoilt the atmosphere of the History there...Fantastic Day out..10 out of 10..but dont have a police car there anymore..a cannon would have been more in tune with the surroundings..and probably less loud than the police cars siren.
History and history.Beauty garden , so many programs.
Great day out when combined with an event, just the castle without event may be a short visit.
We spent a delightful few hours today looking round the gardens and enjoying a tour of the house. The weather was glorious and there was plenty to see in the gardens even though autumn started officially today. Our tour guide was very well clued up and gave us an interesting commentary as he guided us around the house. Covid precautions were in place so we felt very safe. Well recommended.
Very interesting building with nice grounds and views, don't miss the wild garden
How fabulous to have access to such a defining piece of Historic architecture! It really was a delight to eat in the Cafe and then walk around the public parts of this country castle home. The grounds gave my heart such joy and to be able to buy Annual membership at such a convenient price for all pockets, simply a no brainer for me. We must thank this family for keeping such a magnificent Castle in excellent condition! Looking out from the parapet onto the fields below was the making of a very lovely day and the helpful volunteers dotted around were always ready to share their love and enthusiasm for the place. As a lover of all geology I was truly smitten by this cool structure and found myself smiling often just because I was standing next to one of my favourite Castle buildings. A must see when in the area and even if you're not in the area, one simply cannot miss a visit to one of the great of this country! Still standing and still magnificent and still a family home!
Very interesting place. Had an excellent outside tour even with the rain.
Great place to Visit when you have a couple of hours to spare, the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable!!
Stunning grounds. Parts of Castle are 950 years old. Amazing views.
Lovely venue for a wedding but very difficult for disabled visitors as very little provision for wheelchair users.
Very nicely placed, lots of great views and green gardens are lovely.
Its a beautifull castle with a great view of the welland valley.
We enjoyed the Halloween tour as a family. There were very good covid precautions in place. Plenty of parking and free too. Good toilet facilities. All the staff working there were very friendly, helpful and happy despite it pouring down with rain.
The history of this castle is incredible. We saw actual documents signed by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I as well as letters from Charles Dickens whose novel "Bleak House" was inspired by this place. We had a cream tea in the restaurant and the scones were delicious! Amazing views across 4 counties and beautiful grounds and gardens. Thumbs up all round!
This is a lovely little castle, still lived in by its owners and obviously loved. Beautiful grounds with views over the surrounding countryside. Restaurant had good quality home made lunches and snacks. Cakes were outstanding.
It was alright but on a cold day I was looking forward to a nice hot drink and the cafe was closed.
Fantastic gardens, stunning views, great tours of castle and grounds. Pleasant outdoor cafe, normally inside. Well worth a visit.
Went for a wedding here, beautiful place and good organizations
What a place to go out for the day. Superb house and gardens. Keep an eye out for the special days they advertise. Always something on.
Well Presented, Beautiful, Furnishings, Lo ads of History.
Beautifully located on a hill overlooking many counties.
Historical artefacts abound..all complimented by helpful staff..and dog friendly gardens.
Wish i lived there..!!
I visited this castle at Xmas for the the candlelight Carols and tour, well worth a visit at any time of the year.
Brilliant night at the lunaflix.... two visits... two great nights...
A wonderful place and very helpful and friendly staff in the tea room, our guide was most knowledgeable.
Beautiful historical place, with a huge garden, and a wild forest.
More a manor house than a castle, but still steeped in history.
Beautiful gardens with commanding views over the local countryside.
Well worth a visit.
Well organised, lovely setting and the Xmas decorations were lovely. Staff members played the part of staff in the 1840's very well with tremendous knowledge and the ability to answer questions accurately and quickly. Was our 3rd time here but 1st time at Xmas.
Went to the jousting on fathers day & it was very good
Lovely castle/house and gardens and welcoming tea shop
A lovely castle. We had an excellent guide, playing the butler, who told us about a Victorian Christmas in the castle. Beautiful rooms with a homely atmosphere. Will definitely come back.
Lovely place, beautiful grounds. Great piece of History. Some rude members of staff though. Take your own food as limited choice and space in the tea room. The church is beautiful.
The grounds and castle are lovely. Lots to see here and some pleasant refreshments to be enjoyed in the tea room.
Great place for weddings friendly staff lovely food nothings to much trouble and wonderful grounds
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