Our visit to the National Trust Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

A tour around Bodiam Castle in East Sussex. This beautiful moated castle is part of our Historic England series of videos. 🔗 • Historic England
Our tour starts with a quick glimpse of the team room & shop at the entrance to Bodiam Castle, before a walk over the grounds, past the World War Two Pillbox to the beautiful 14th-century castle surrounded by its very own moat.
We walk around the castle to the wooden walkway leading to the massive stone gatehouse with its ancient wooden portcullis. Once inside we discover the ruins of the castle and explore its layout. This includes the huge kitchens and a mysterious waterhole.
We then climb the Postern Tower to enjoy views oner the East Sussex countryside and admire the interior of the castle.
Leaving the castle, we wander under the murder holes and back cross the moat. We complete a lap of Bodiam Castle and take in the views from all angles. We take a quick look at that World War Two Pillbox in the castle grounds.
We complete the tour of Bodiam by taking a stroll down to Bodiam Station and the East Sussex terminus of the Kent & East Sussex Railway heritage line.
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⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 - The Intro to Bodiam Castle in East Sussex
00:20 - Where is Bodiam Castle?
00:50 - Let's take a look at Bodium Castle
02:05 - Across the moat to Bodiam Castle
02:26 - The Gatehouse & Portcullis at Bodiam Castle
02:36 - Inside Bodium Castle
05:52 - The views from the Postern Tower at Bodiam Castle
07:22 - A walk around Bodiam Castle
08:39 - The Pillbox at Bodiam
09:04 - Bodiam Station & the Kent and East Sussex Railway
🔗 - Links:
National Trust Bodiam Castle: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodi...
Kent & East Sussex Railway: kesr.org.uk/
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[@robnewman6101]

My dad and I once went to the castle together for a visit.

[@smythsmith8156]

Looked this up after watching the film The Men of Sherwood forest.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Shane, I had to look up 'The Men of Sherwood Forest', I bet Bodiam didn't look much different, not sure it's changed in a few years. Thanks for stopping by to take a look, Gary & Janis

[@robnewman6101]

My parents & I have been on The Kent & East Sussex Railway a few times before.

[@robnewman6101]

I have the Hardback DORLING KINDERSLEY DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES Book of TRAIN. Discover the story of railways - from the days of steam to the high - speed, sophisticated trains of today. In association with THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM.

[@robnewman6101]

British Railway Movies. The Titfield Thunderbolt 1952. The Great Train Robbery 1963. The Railway Children 1970 & 2000. Thomas and the Magic Railroad 2000.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rob, That sounds a great book - There used to be game I played on the PC, Railroad Tycoon, that allowed you to run a simulated railway through different periods of time. Great fun, and I think you can still get it on Steam these days. Gary (& Janis)

[@robnewman6101]

Wow. Thanks.

[@MrRoarman]

Straight out of Game of Thrones

[@OurWorldForYou]

Thanks so much, there is a mystic quality about Bodiam - you should see it on a misty autumnal morning - just magical. Thanks again for taking the time to comment, All the best, Gary & Janis

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Fantastic video about Bodiam, it's not that far from us in Portsmouth but we still haven't made that trip yet, we are heading over to the East sussex/Kent way and will be 100% heading to Bodiam, it's so beautiful and picturesque. and from what it looks like you went on a grand and beautiful day. Really enjoyed watching your video and love the narration, great and easy to listen too! Thanks for sharing, new fans here :)

[@OurWorldForYou]

Good ol' Pompey - Janis lived on the Isle of Wight, so we've passed through many times, plus our ferries to Spain. Glad you enjoyed our video, I try to make them as informative & fun as possible, and always trying to improve too - 🤞 it's happening. Thanks again, will check out your content as soon as I can. Cheers, Gary

[@robnewman6101]

Papperback DK Eyewitness Book of CASTLE. Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle and see what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.

[@lucieni]

I have travelled a few times from Tenterden to Bodiam castle on the old railway and it is a truly beautiful railway through countryside and back gardens and field’s through Kent and East Sussex… Totally beautiful countryside. Next for me is Devon. Devon is where I want to retire to in the next few years… watch this space xx

[@OurWorldForYou]

That train journey is something else, a great way to step back in time. Beautiful landscape & countryside. Devon is lovely too, although it’s been a few years since we visited. Thanks for the comment, Gary & Janis

[@user-zc3yn3hk4k]

Also used as a filming location for the 1959 film "The desperate man" named Marley castle in the film.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Wow, that's fascinating; I must have missed that when researching Bodiam in modern culture. Thanks for the info; now let's see if I can find the film! Thank you again for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. All the best, Gary & Janis

[@user-zc3yn3hk4k]

Your welcome Gary and Janis, see follow up above, regards From:John.@@OurWorldForYou

[@mmintravel7926]

One the most beautiful castles in England, loved the vlog and seeing the steam train was the cherry on the top. Just subscribed to your channel.

[@OurWorldForYou]

🙏 Thanks Mark, it certainly is beautiful. I now need to check out some of your content. Looks like you have been close to home at times, but there's a nice variety in your collection.

[@robnewman6101]

Papperback DK Eyewitness Book of KNIGHT. Explore the lives of medieval mounted warriors - from the battlefield to the banquet table.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rob, It sounds like you have an impressive collection of books, which is great - love reference books, which you can come back to time and time again. And then when you get to see the real sites, it brings the information to life., so cool. Anyway, take care, Gary & Janis

[@michaelwhite8031]

I hear the Sussex people pronunce Bodiam as Bod-jam. Thanks for the visit.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi Michael, I think you're correct, at speed, it is pronounced as Bod-jam. The strange thing is, we spoke to a few of the English Heritage guides, and I know we got three different pronunciations; okay, the last guide was an American now living in the UK. The worse thing was I was trying to avoid pronouncing it as 'Bodum', the Danish maker of their French Presses. Also, writing the subtitles, how many times did I spell it as Bodium? Oh joy. Thanks again for the comment, glad you're enjoying the videos Gary & Janis

[@TheSeafordian]

I think you may be getting confused with Bosham that is pronounced Bozam.

[@MrTorleon]

Thank you my friends, for this much anticipated tour of Bodium Castle, surely one of the most evocative, and beautiful Medieval ruins in Kent.We are fortunate to see it, free from all the brambles and wild growth that covered it until fairly recent times, so that, as you say ( and show ) it is simply magnificent from multiple viewpoints :) Bodium does not have the history of such castles as Dover or Rochester, but visually, it is, without doubt, a stunner ! Many thanks, as always :)

[@OurWorldForYou]

Sir, you're testing me surely 🧐 Bodiam is in East Sussex, we don't want to be responsible for the great county wars of 2021 do we? 🤣 It is interesting how the Castle of the southeast vary though, and the purposes change from the Norman examples of Rochester & Dover, to the likes of Bodium, becoming more luxurious but still built for a defensive propose, and then the likes of Hever Castle, which was really just a fancy manor house (still very beautiful though). Thanks for the comment, hope all is well in NZ Take care, Gary

[@MrTorleon]

@@OurWorldForYou Oh damn, your right of course, and I should know better, but I do forget, from time to time where the county boundary lines are. I fall on my sword in shame :( As for NZ, Covid Delta has had us in various levels of lockdown for quite some time now, so things could be better - thank you for asking :)

[@OurWorldForYou]

No need to worry, you don't know how many times I nearly said Kent in the commentary 😆 As for covid, I just hope we do get a proper grip on it because lockdowns affect so many people in so many ways - Our message is still the same - Stay safe, stay well.

[@MrTorleon]

@@OurWorldForYou Thank you Gary, you are a gentleman, and quite forgiving ! Bodium Castle must be one of the most elegant of castle ruins - I seem to recall it was used for the opening and closing sequences for the documentary series on the Thirty Years War " Chivalry and Betrayal " a few years ago now. As always, I thoroughly enjoy your tours around KENT and elsewhere ha :)

[@johncurzonjr]

Lord Curzon is the main reason the castle was rebuilt after it was disassembled... I thought Lord Curzon donated the castle and property to England. No mention of him is not good.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Hi John, Thanks for taking the time to watch the video, Lord Curzon was mentioned at 03:05, and I stated he bequeathed it to the National Trust in 1926. From the research I did before the video, I noticed several individuals 'repaired' it in various degrees, Lord Curzon is probably the most notable. Thanks again, Gary & Janis

[@robnewman6101]

The Railway Children 1970. Hope Mother doesn't get too wet. We don't want her ill again. Its like being in a sieged castle. The arrows & the bows striking agenist the battlements. Its more like a great big garden squirt. You're a great big garden squirt. Thank you. Stop it you two. There's a train coming. Oakworth Station.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rob, Now that's interesting Gary & Janis

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@robnewman6101]

Roberta, Phyllis & Peter in the waiting room at Oakworth Station on a one Rainy wet day. Which probably takes place in the year of 1905.

[@robnewman6101]

The Waterbury Children.

[@robnewman6101]

Regin of His Majesty King Edward the VII.

[@robnewman6101]

I have the Hardback DORLING KINDERSLEY DK EYEWITNESS GUIDES Book of MEDIEVAL LIFE. Discover medieval Europe - from life in a country manor to the streets of a developing town.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rob, now that's an interesting book; I may have to check it out because who doesn't love a bit of medieval history, especially if it spans across Europe. Thanks for the tip Gary & Janis

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks. You're welcome.

[@robnewman6101]

I had found out how the castle became in ruined condition, it was during the English Civil War. Under attacked.

[@OurWorldForYou]

Rob, that's correct; the English Civil War had two distinct sides, winners and losers, and not always on the battlefields - some families became very wealthy & powerful supporting the 'right' side. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Gary & Janis

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks. You're welcome.