GENERAL ADMISSION
Balmoral Castle’s Summer Season 2026 will start on the 28th March and run until 9th August 2026.
Visitors this summer will be able to see the recent developments in the gardens, including the Thistle maze, Celtic maze garden and extensive new planting of trees, shrubs and topiary throughout.
Visit the Castle Ballroom where the Ghillies Ball, a tradition started by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852, still takes place every year.
This ticket is valid for all day, when the grounds and gardens open at 10am.
Our audio guide lets you explore Balmoral Castle at your own pace and offers commentary in six languages:
- English
- Français
- Deutsch
- Nederlands
- Español
- Italiano
You can download the audio guide before your visit for Apple and for Android
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Balmoral Castle’s Summer Season 2026 will start on the 28th March and run until 9th August 2026.
Visitors this summer will be able to see the recent developments in the gardens, including the Thistle maze, Celtic maze garden and extensive new planting of trees, shrubs and topiary throughout.
Visit the Castle Ballroom where the Ghillies Ball, a tradition started by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852, still takes place every year.
This ticket is valid for all day, when the grounds and gardens open at 10am.
Our audio guide lets you explore Balmoral Castle at your own pace and offers commentary in six languages:
- English
- Français
- Deutsch
- Nederlands
- Español
- Italiano
You can download the audio guide before your visit for Apple and for Android
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