Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.
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The castle was once the refuge of Mary Tudor before she became Queen in 1553 and you can explore over 800 years of life at Framlingham Castle in the ‘From Powerhouse to Poorhouse’ exhibition.

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🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾Take a look at these stunning Shetland Sheepdogs striking a pose in the castle grounds. We hop...
28/05/2026

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾
Take a look at these stunning Shetland Sheepdogs striking a pose in the castle grounds. We hope they had a fantastic time, and hope to see them all again soon. 🫶
Please share your photographs of visits to the castle with your dogs, we love to see them! 🐕

🏰 It's Trivia Tuesday! 🏰The answer to last week's question, how many meters high are the castle walls is approximately 1...
26/05/2026

🏰 It's Trivia Tuesday! 🏰
The answer to last week's question, how many meters high are the castle walls is approximately 10.5 meters. Well done if you guessed correctly or were close! 🎉

This week's question... Now you've guessed how high the walls are, can you guess how thick they are in meters too? 🤔
Share your answers in the comments below, the answer will be revealed next week.

Who is ready for a fabulous bank holiday weekend? We definitely are! 🙌 We cannot wait to welcome you if you plan to visi...
23/05/2026

Who is ready for a fabulous bank holiday weekend? We definitely are! 🙌 We cannot wait to welcome you if you plan to visit. 🫶

Saxtead Green Post Mill is open today, Saturday 23rd May, 12-5pm, and this coming Monday 25th May, 10am-5pm! Why not dro...
23/05/2026

Saxtead Green Post Mill is open today, Saturday 23rd May, 12-5pm, and this coming Monday 25th May, 10am-5pm! Why not drop in and visit if you are in the area, the mill is free to visit. ⭐

22/05/2026

⚠️ If you are planning on visiting us this bank holiday weekend, please be advised Framlingham Gala is taking place, held on our castle meadow. Alternative parking is available at Framlingham Sports Club, Badingham Road, Framlingham, IP13 9HS. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday, with charges only applying on Bank Holiday Monday. English Heritage Members park free with their parking sticker. Our hard standing car park will be open as normal, but spaces are limited.

Fancy doing some gardening this bank holiday weekend? Join us tomorrow when you will be able to pop into the castle free...
22/05/2026

Fancy doing some gardening this bank holiday weekend? Join us tomorrow when you will be able to pop into the castle free of charge between 9am-10am for plant purchases (Saturday 23rd May)!
Come along and snap up some of our beautiful plants! 🌼

Not long now...will we see you there? 👀
22/05/2026

Not long now...will we see you there? 👀

Who is ready to see this view? Come and enjoy the wall walk and see what captures your eye! What's your favourite view p...
22/05/2026

Who is ready to see this view? Come and enjoy the wall walk and see what captures your eye! What's your favourite view point from the castle walls?

Join us for the upcoming bank holiday weekend, 23rd-25th May, for bundles of fun with the Suffolk Swords! ⚔️ All include...
21/05/2026

Join us for the upcoming bank holiday weekend, 23rd-25th May, for bundles of fun with the Suffolk Swords! ⚔️ All included within your ticket price, or free for members!

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾Take a look at gorgeous Sadie, Queen of the Castle on the Hill! 🏰 What a fantastic smile! 🐶Ple...
21/05/2026

🐾 Wagging Tails Thursday 🐾
Take a look at gorgeous Sadie, Queen of the Castle on the Hill! 🏰 What a fantastic smile! 🐶
Please share your photographs of visits to the castle with your dogs, we love to see them! 🐕

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Church Street
Woodbridge
IP139BP

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