Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Exterior view of the Redcoat Café

Redcoat Café

Enjoy a light snack or hearty meal with amazing views on the side

A view of the cake counter

Food and Drink

The seasonal menu offers soups, toasted deli sandwiches and more. Hot food is served daily from 11.30am to 3.30pm, while ‘grab and go’ options include baguettes, bloomer sandwiches and snack pots. The kid’s box is full of healthy foods and fun treats, and a cake counter promises to tempt all ages.

Beers, wines and spirits are available as well as hot beverages and soft drinks.

Good to know

View our sample menu (subject to change) [PDF, 69.9KB]

Find out more about the local products we use [PDF, 145KB]

The Redcoat café is officially great for families! It has achieved the @kidsinmuseums #FamilyCafeStandard, developed with @benugo. This rates museum cafés on their facilities, website, choice, sustainability, cost & more. kidsinmuseums.org.uk

 

 

 

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Opening times

Redcoat Café 

1 April to 31 March:
Daily, 9.30am to 4pm