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Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted

Castle in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK

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Price Free entry for English Heritage members (unlimited access to over 400 sites for a year, free kids entry, and members can bring up to 6 children for free). Booking online in advance saves up to 15%; tickets are priced as peak, standard and off-peak. Under-5s go free; children aged 5-17 need child tickets; concessions for students with NUS cards and those aged 65+. Free entry for refugees granted status or leave to remain (with evidence, no pre-booking). No booking fee; reduced 5% VAT applied to many tickets for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026.

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Age fit All ages; under-5s enter free and children aged 5-17 require child tickets.

Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites across England, from iconic stone circles and mighty medieval castles to royal palaces and Roman forts. Visitors can explore historic gardens and peaceful ruins and attend events such as the Battle of Hastings Weekend, held on the spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066. Membership offers unlimited days out across over 400 sites for the entire year with free kids entry.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Free entry for English Heritage members (unlimited access to over 400 sites for a year, free kids entry, and members can bring up to 6 children for free). Booking online in advance saves up to 15%; tickets are priced as peak, standard and off-peak. Under-5s go free; children aged 5-17 need child tickets; concessions for students with NUS cards and those aged 65+. Free entry for refugees granted status or leave to remain (with evidence, no pre-booking). No booking fee; reduced 5% VAT applied to many tickets for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026.

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