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Built at the end of the 11th century, Arundel Castle is both ancient castle and stately home. It has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for 850 years. Marvel at the grandeur of the perfectly preserved interior with its exquisite furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Canaletto and others. The Armoury is one of the few surviving collections of its kind while the Barons Hall contains an outstanding collection of 16th Century continental furniture.
Exquisite craftsmanship is evident throughout the castle, the rich mahogany paneling and vaulting in The Library is one of the finest Regency interiors in the world.
Many of the treasures on show reflect the family's Catholic beliefs. In the Dining Room a display case contains personal possessions of Mary Queen of Scots, including a 16th Century prayer book with illuminations and the rosary of beads of gold and enamel which she carried to her execution. The Fitzalan Chapel, founded in 1380, is still used as the burial place of the Dukes of Norfolk and The Private Chapel is one of the most perfect monuments of the 19th Century Catholic Revival in England.
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