Opening Times 2008

Cowdray is open to the public from Wednesday 19th March - Sunday 26th October, Wednesdays to Sundays, 10.30am - 5pm with last admission at 4pm, also open Easter, May Day and Spring Bank Holiday. Group tours can arranged through the year, please contact us.

Dogs are allowed inside the grounds. It is the owner's responsibility to clear up after their dogs. There is a picnic area in front of the Ruins at Cowdray.

2009 Opening Dates

18th March - 1st November

How to get here

By car - Cowdray Ruins is situated in Midhurst, West Sussex and visitors should use the main North Street car park, following the brown COWDRAY tourist signs.

Please Click here for Multi Map, parking in North Street Car Park

By Bus - the nearest bus stop is conveniently situated in the North Street car, and then a short walk down The Causeway leads to the Ruins.

The nearest train stations are Haslemere or Chichester, which are 15 and 25 minutes away respectively.

For more public transport information click onTravelline to find your route.

Admission Prices

Adults - £5
Over 60s - £4.50
Children over 5 - £2.50
Children under 5 - FREE
Family - £12

Audio Tour

There are hand-held audio tour-guides to talk you round the building, setting the scene of the house's glory days by taking you back to Tudor times. The three versions of the tour: General, Specialist and Childrens, ensure the narrative can be enjoyed by all.

Visitor Centre

The visitor centre and shop are the beginning of your visit where tickets can be purchased. Here you will find gifts, a film of the history of the house, toilets and baby changing facilities.

 


Cowdray Visitor Centre

Information on school visits, group tours and disabled access can all be provided, with full details on our Groups and School Visits page. Special events, courses and talks are held through the year and the Study Centre is open by arrangement all year - click here page for further information.

 

Also on site....

Whilst visiting Cowdray, why not take a tour of the adjacent Walled Garden and visit the cafe - please see their website for further information www.walledgardencowdray.co.uk), violin makers (www.restallsviolins.com), or Simplicite Skincare Centre (01730 810727 - by appointment only).

 

Cowdray Heritage Trust, Visitor Centre, River Ground Stables,
Cowdray Park, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9AL
Tel: 01730 810781 email: info@cowdray.org.uk

Cowdray Heritage Trust - Heritage Lottery Fund