Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award winner, Arundel Castle, is delighted to announce that its spectacular Tulip Festival, regarded as one of the best tulip displays in Europe, is returning for 2026.
Taking place in April (exact dates will be announced when the flowers bloom), this year’s festival will feature an astonishing 110,000 tulips planted across the castle’s spectacular landscape and gardens, from the vibrant tropical borders to the beautiful soft English herbaceous borders.
Curated by Arundel Castle’s award-winning Head Gardener Martin Duncan and his team, this year’s display will showcase over 120 tulip varieties, blending classic favourites with thrilling newcomers. Among the highlights are varieties such as Foxy Foxtrot, Daydream, Ballerina, Monsella, Blue Diamond, Ile de France and Grand Perfection, alongside six spectacular multi-tiered arrangements featuring more than 10,000 tulips.
Commenting on the event, Martin said:
“It’s always an honour to bring the magic of the Tulip Festival to life at Arundel Castle. Months of planning and preparation by our team go into creating this spectacular event, and we can’t wait to share it with visitors. This year, we’ve introduced exciting new tulip varieties that will captivate seasoned gardeners and first-time guests alike. It’s a celebration of horticultural artistry at its finest.”
The Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle will take place during April, but due to the unpredictability of when the bulbs will flower, visitors are encouraged to check Arundel Castle’s social media channels or website to find out when the tulip festival is ready to avoid disappointment.
Garden tickets are available on the website and are priced from £17 per adult and £8 per child (excl. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Sunday). Children under five years old can enter for free. |
