Welcome to Rockingham Castle's Website
This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family's home for 450 years. Prior to the Watson's ownership the Castle was held by the crown. There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being relinquished as a royal Castle. I think this is a particularly extraordinary aspect of Rockingham's long and fascinating story. The Castle is now home to my wife, Elizabeth and our children, all of whom enjoy the Castle as I did as a child.
I very much hope that you enjoy looking at our website and that you will visit the Castle soon.
James Saunders Watson
Events @ Rockingham
Scroll over the coloured dots to discover the name of the event click on them to find out more...
Garden Tour
The gardens at Rockingham extend to about 18 acres and fall into two distinct garden types.
The formal gardens surround the Castle and include the Cross Garden....
To find more about garden and other group tours click here
To download our 2012 Castle visitor leaflet please click here.
BUY TICKETS ON-LINE
Rockingham Castle are pleased to now facilitate the purchase of tickets for certain events and tours on-line. We hope that you will find this a valuable service that will simplify and enhance the experience of your visit to the Castle.
