Address: Castle St, Burton upon Trent, Tutbury DE13 9JF, United Kingdom
Phone: +441283812129
Rating: 4.4
based on 132 reviews.
Events and Activities
Pros:
"We had an amazing time at the Robin Hood event this Easter."
"They have regular events throughout the year which are well worth keeping an eye on including Gin and Jazz evenings and Vintage fairs."
"Good day out especially when they have events. Ghost hunting is also a good experience."
"Great time at the 1940s weekend. The many re-enacters seemed to be having a fantastic time."
"Love the events held at Tutbury Castle."
"Fantastic place to visit.. so much history.. my 7 year old daughter loved it."
"The WW2 event was good, but an endless session of medieval events just isn't good enough to keep them coming back."
Cons:
"Went for a fairytale weekend. Very disappointed. Not much going on. Not enough characters interacting with the kids. Just not enough of anything. You could hardly kill an hour there."
"Went to the 'Fairytale' weekend over the August Bank Holiday. Disappointing, just seemed to be another rip off fairground and overpriced food stalls."
"all in all for £6 each adult booked online a very very poor show which could have been so much more."
"Lost count of the number of times we have visited Tutbury Castle, but tiring now. They need to be thinking of new ways to attract the same people back, as there just isn't enough there to justify the price on Bank Holidays."
"If I could give it no stars or half a star I would... it's just ruins now and to be honest to be charged an admission fee to enter place is a extortionate joke."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The staff and historical re-enactment society were all super helpful."
"The staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful."
"All the staff and helpers are fantastic."
"Everyone working there was really friendly."
"Staff were extremely helpful, making our visit go smoothly."
"The young man in the ticket office was very polite and charming."
"The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable."
Cons:
"Kicked out a respected YouTube historian despite him having permission from curator ahead of time and paid permit fees for a 'Photography Day'."
"The venue is lovely and some great ideas to entertain visitors but all of the staff are rude, abrupt and inconsiderate."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"Lovely tea rooms that are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays 11-5 serving delicious light lunches and a range if cakes."
"Cheap entry fee and a tea room and access to the house and ruins."
"There is a cafe providing hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches and jacket potatoes. Prices are very reasonable."
"Car parking is close to the castle."
"The castle caters for every need including, toilets, wheelchair accessible ramps and information boards."
"A fantastic local ruin with lots of history!"
"Beautiful castle ruins with a lovely little cafe built into the 1800's farmhouse."
Cons:
"Toilets where a no go area. Full and overflowing."
"Much of the ground is uneven and can be steep in places and as such will be unsuitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users."
"Not enough toilets or drinks facilities."
"Was very disappointed that you even have to pay for parking."
"Gravel path a bit tough for wheelchair."
"Main upset of the night, being a party of 5 with two disabled people, upon asking for disabled parking was, to be told there isn't any."
"You'd think they would at least have more hygienic toilet facilities and provide a food menu other than plain and boring sandwiches."
Value and Pricing
Pros:
"Only 3.50 for an adult to get in on Thursday."
"Very affordable prices unlike most castle attractions."
"Amazing value for money. Lesley Smith brings the house to life."
"Good value for the parking and entrance fees."
"The prices are exceptionally well priced when compared to other days out too."
"Great little detour. Onsite parking for £1 or street parking nearby."
"Lovely day out, went with a family of five, free parking and on £4:50 for an adult to enter. Totally worth it."
Cons:
"The cafe - very poor quality food."
"Expensive for what is there."
"I was surprised to be charged £1.50 parking in a lower field, then an extra £10 (2 pers) for a map and walk around."
Weddings and Special Events
Pros:
"For weddings, blessings, events etc. it looks a wonderful venue, however, as a day visitor it’s a bit disappointing."
"What an amazing venue for a wedding."
"We have just attended a viking wedding it was outstanding and perfect in every way."
"The team really looked after the bride and groom and anyone invited to the wedding was well attended too as well."
"Would 100% recommend anyone to go here for their wedding day."
"Our historic re-enactment group are often here for our events. Tutbury Castle provides an excellent setting for such events, and also for weddings."
Cons:
"Went for the jubilee celebrations, not as much there as I thought there would be for saying it's the jubilee."
General Experience
Pros:
"Without the event it’s maybe 1-2 hours at most but lots of fun for kids to play and picnic."
"Historic castle with great views, well worth a short visit."
"Fantastic place to relax for a few hours in the sun. Stunning views from the ruins."
"Stunning views from the castle and a lot of history surrounding the castle."
"A beautiful castle to visit on a sunny day! A small cafe is available on site."
"A real upfront history experience where nothing is in a glass case."
"First time visiting Tutbury Castle, and my, my, it was absolutely wonderful!"
Cons:
"It's very much a ruin, with little to see. Great views though."
"Not really a lot to see here only ruins, the views however are wonderful but it is best to park at the foot of the hill in winter as the ground is very messy leading to the remains."
"Most of the Castle is in ruin but that is because most of it was destroyed."
"Not much to do for the kids."
"all in all for £6 each adult booked online a very very poor show which could have been so much more."