Plan your visit
Opening times and admission information to help you plan your visit to Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle. Visitor facilities and accessibility information can be found here.
Opening times
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Weekends and bank holidays | 11am - 5pm |
| Monday | Closed (except for bank holidays) |
*Last entrance is one hour before closing.
Open February to December each year.
There is a full-site closure on Sunday 2 November 2025.
Occasionally the Castle & Grounds are closed for weddings or other private functions. On these dates you can still visit the County Museum at a reduced cost.
| Date |
|---|
| Sunday 13 April |
| Saturday 10 May |
| Sunday 11 May |
| Saturday 17 May |
| Saturday 31 May |
| Saturday 14 June |
| Sunday 22 June |
| Saturday 28 June |
| Wednesday 9 July |
| Saturday 12 July |
| Sunday 13 July |
| Monday 21 July |
| Sunday 10 August |
| Saturday 16 August |
| Sunday 7 September |
| Sunday 14 September |
| Saturday 4 October |
| Sunday 19 October |
| Sunday 2 November FULL-SITE CLOSURE |
| Saturday 8 November |
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.50 |
| Concessions (over 60s and full-time students) | £12.50 |
| Children (ages 5 - 16) | £8.25 |
| Under 5s | FREE |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | £38.50 |
| Worcestershire Resident Family Annual Pass* | £65 |
| Worcestershire Resident Individual Annual Pass* | £32.50 |
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6 |
| Concessions (over-60s and full-time students) | £5.50 |
| Children (ages 5 - 16) | £4.50 |
| Under 5s | FREE |
| Family (2 adults and 3 children) | £17 |
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.95 |
| Concessions (over 60s and full-time students) | £6.25 |
| Children (aged 5-16) | £3.95 |
| Under 5s | FREE |
| Family (2 adults & 3 children) | £19.50 |
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome in the grounds and reception building, as well as in the outdoor seating area of Hayley’s Kitchen café. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site. Please find a full accessibility guide for Hartlebury Castle here.
How to get here
Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle is situated in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, just south of Kidderminster.
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ.
By Car or Coach
Free parking for cars and coaches. We are located off the A449 in the village of Hartlebury, near Kidderminster and Stourport and just 20 minutes from both the M42 (Junction 1) and M5 (Junction 6). The entrance to the Castle is next to the White Hart pub.
Hartlebury Castle postcode: DY11 7XZ
By Bike
Cycle parking is available on site.
By Train
Hartlebury train station is a 15-20 minute walk from Hartlebury Castle, with trains from Birmingham and Worcester. Trains run less frequently on Sundays. Plan your journey with Trainline.
While you're in Worcestershire...
- Check out Visit Worcestershire and Visit Droitwich Spa for things to do and places to stay across the county
Get in touch
Address: Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ
Phone: 01299 250416
Email: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Hartlebury Castle is accredited by the Visit England Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme (VAQAS) and has earned the VAQAS Best Told Story accolade for the high standard of our museum and visitor experience.