Last Alteration: Saturday 19 April 2008
Bodiam Castle
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00°32'30", 51°00'10"
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Bodiam Castle
Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UA
Built in 1385, the now ruined castle has become one of the most celebrated buildings in England. Originally thought to be part of defences against French invasion, it is now believed to be a status symbol of its builder, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. The National Trust were bequeathed the castle in 1926.
How to get here:
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Road: A21 (south) - Follow the A21 past Hurst Green, then take the turn-off towards Bodiam on the left (near Silver Hill). This bears left again and continue, crossing Junction Road into The Elms and then bearing right into Bodiam. The castle is to the south of the village, on the left. Parking: included in admission fee. +
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Road: A21 (north) - Follow the A21 from Hastings; at the B2089 turn right (signposted Rye). Continue onto Cripp's Corner, and then turn left onto the B2165 towards Staplecross. As the road turns right, carry straight on, and this eventually reaches Dagg Lane, where you bear left towards Bodiam. The castle is just after the railway bridge on the right. Parking: included in admission fee. +
Castle car park (free to NT members)
Access: publicStatus: recognisableCastle (south)
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The King's Demons (1)
Filmed: 6 Dec 1982
Fitzwilliam Castle.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableCastle Gatehouse (north)
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The King's Demons (1)
Filmed: 5 Dec 1982
The TARDIS is brought into the castle.
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The King's Demons (1)
Filmed: 5 Dec 1982
The TARDIS is brought into the castle.
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
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The King's Demons (1)
Filmed: 5 Dec 1982
The TARDIS is brought into the castle.
Additional Notes:
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Though not visible on screen, the castle is surrounded by a moat, and filming for the castle entrance was very tight on the bridge leading to the entrance! The scene with Sir Geoffrey riding away and then killed after leaving the castle was in a different part of the grounds!
Access: publicStatus: recognisableCastle (east)
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
"The east wing of the castle is undergoing restoration work."
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The King's Demons (1)
Filmed: 6/7 Dec 1982
The joust.
The King's Demons (2)
Filmed: 6/7 Dec 1982
Sir Geoffrey meets the Doctor at the jousting spot.
Photograph taken: 24th March 2008 by Chuck Foster
"Unfortunately it was a busy day and an overflow car park was established
on the field."
The King's Demons (2)
Filmed: 6/7 Dec 1982
Sir Geoffrey is killed when leaving to contact the real King.
Other nearby locations:
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St Lawrence's Church (The Curse of Fenric). Road (3.3 miles, 8m): Exit the castle and turn right, then bear left through Bodiam onto The Elms. Turn right onto the B2244 (Junction Road) towards Hawkhurst, and when you reach The Moor the church is on the left. Parking: roadside.
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Camber Sands (The Chase, The Trial of a Time Lord ("The Ultimate Foe")). Road (16.6 miles, 37m): Exit the castle and turn right. Head through Bodiam, bearing right on
Bodiam Road. At the end of the road (Sandhurst), turn right onto the A268
to Rye, and continue onward until you eventually reach Rye.
Once here, cross over the railway bridge and then bear left and left
again onto the A259 heading east.
When you reach East Guideford, turn right
onto Camber Road and this will take you to the village. The beach car park
will be on the right as you enter the village. Parking: car park (in season). Access to the beach is via a large public car park near to Rye
Golf Club. However, the car park is closed out of season, but it is possible
to park on the roadside nearby.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Lillesden School for Girls (The Curse of Fenric): 2.66 miles.
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Yew Tree Farm (The Curse of Fenric): 4.66 miles.
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Roses Farm (The Curse of Fenric): 4.78 miles.
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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (The Trial of a Time Lord ("The Ultimate Foe")): 11.10 miles.
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Harrison's Rocks (Castrovalva, The Mind Robber): 16.79 miles.
Further links about the location
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The National Trust - Bodiam Castle
Related Stories
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The King's Demons [5-7 Dec 1982]
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