Bigod Castle is a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style castle situated in Bungay, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The castle features a mix of medieval and Victorian architectural elements, with towers, turrets, and battlements. Its facade is constructed from local red brick and is adorned with stone dressings, while the interior boasts grand halls, ornate fireplaces, and intricate wood carvings. The castle's grounds encompass 15 acres of parkland, featuring a lake, walking trails, and a variety of flora and fauna.
Just a heads up to anyone hoping to go into the castle grounds...as recent posts have suggested and confirmed by myself today it is not possible enter the castle at the moment! As you can see from my photos you can still see the majority of the ruins from the exterior but due to falling masonry the interior is off limits. My last photo shows the notification of such at the cafe entrance...it seems the site will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately there was no advance notice of it being closed off from public access due to falling masonry.
Loved it! Go through Jesters cafe (nice food too) 50p entrance fee (yes really!) And walk through. Such a nice hidden chunk of history. Lots of information about the castle outside the cafe and around the outside of the castle. 1200s onwards if I'm correct but steeped in history before and after that. Worth a visit and gets the imagination working especially with the miniature detailed reconstruction model. Go visit!
Lovely village, went to the first black dog festival. Had chips on the lawn and enjoyed the burning of the black shuck. Great historic place with nice people
Closed 30 mins before the stated closing time! Still got to see it from the other side of the fence.
A smaller castle ruin but very Interesting with great history - nice visitor guide book available in visitors cafe where u can also get a bite and drink. Very cheap - PS1 for booklet, PS1 adult entry, 50p for kids. Kids enjoyed exploring the castle ruins. Definitely get the booklet / guide if going in.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Just a heads up to anyone hoping to go into the castle grounds...as recent posts have suggested and confirmed by myself today it is not possible enter the castle at the moment! As you can see from my photos you can still see the majority of the ruins from the exterior but due to falling masonry the interior is off limits. My last photo shows the notification of such at the cafe entrance...it seems the site will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately there was no advance notice of it being closed off from public access due to falling masonry.
Loved it! Go through Jesters cafe (nice food too) 50p entrance fee (yes really!) And walk through. Such a nice hidden chunk of history. Lots of information about the castle outside the cafe and around the outside of the castle. 1200s onwards if I'm correct but steeped in history before and after that. Worth a visit and gets the imagination working especially with the miniature detailed reconstruction model. Go visit!
Lovely village, went to the first black dog festival. Had chips on the lawn and enjoyed the burning of the black shuck. Great historic place with nice people
Closed 30 mins before the stated closing time! Still got to see it from the other side of the fence.
A smaller castle ruin but very Interesting with great history - nice visitor guide book available in visitors cafe where u can also get a bite and drink. Very cheap - PS1 for booklet, PS1 adult entry, 50p for kids. Kids enjoyed exploring the castle ruins. Definitely get the booklet / guide if going in.
