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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

Ticket options

Adult

Adult
£18.50

30 max
Child

Child
£9.50

Over 5 years, under 16 years

30 max

Over 5 years, under 16 years
Family

Family
£42.00

Covers 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16

30 max

Covers 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16
Child Under 5

Child Under 5
Free

30 max
Armed Forces Discount

Armed Forces Discount
£12.00

Serving and retired members of the Armed Forces can visit, accompanied by up to 3 friends/family, with one Armed Forces ticket. Proof of eligibility will be required upon admission.

1 max

Serving and retired members of the Armed Forces can visit, accompanied by up to 3 friends/family, with one Armed Forces ticket. Proof of eligibility will be required upon admission.
Carer's Ticket

Carer's Ticket
Free

Proof of eligibility will be required upon admission. Examples of accepted documents (all dated within 12 months) are : Attendance Allowance Letter (AA), Carer's Allowance Award Letter, Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

30 max

Proof of eligibility will be required upon admission. Examples of accepted documents (all dated within 12 months) are : Attendance Allowance Letter (AA), Carer's Allowance Award Letter, Disability Living Allowance Letter (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)