Bodiam Castle
Robertsbridge, United Kingdom
Bodiam Castle is a Grade I listed quadrangular castle built in 1385. The site includes a landscaped setting, a millpond, medieval crofts, cultivation earthworks, and a pillbox.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 21 °C. The wettest period occurs between October and December, with about 15 to 16 rainy days each month. The site is approximately 73 km from London and 53 km from London Gatwick Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to Bodiam Castle with visits to Hever Castle, which is 36 km away, or Canterbury Cathedral and nearby sites in Canterbury, located about 49 km from the castle. The site has wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 52 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 51 | 48 | 54 | 64 | 86 | 86 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
