Arundel Castle Tulip Festival
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
April is the perfect time to visit Arundel Castle, when its famous tulips are in full bloom. Start your day exploring the Tulip Festival and the beautifully landscaped gardens, then enjoy a midday tour of the Castle, Keep & Gardens to discover its rich history and grand interiors. Finish with a stroll through Arundel’s charming streets or a relaxing café stop for a perfect spring day.
Outbound journey times
10:15 Hovercraft departs Ryde
10:25 Hovercraft arrives Southsea
10:30 Coach departs Southsea hoverport
11:45 Coach arrives Arundel (approximately)
Inbound journey times
16:45 Coach departs Arundel
18:00 Coach arrives Southsea hoverport (approximately)
18:30 Hovercraft departs Southsea
18:40 Hovercraft arrives Ryde
| Prices | Hover, Coach & Entrance from Ryde | Coach & Entrance pick up from Southsea* |
|
Adults (16yrs+) |
£80.00 |
£58.00* |
|
Child (5-15yrs) |
£47.00 |
£35.50* |
|
Infant (under 5yrs) |
FREE |
FREE |
*To book option pick up from Southsea please call 0345 222 0461 Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00.
Pick up from Southsea Hovertravel terminal at 10:30am.
To book Hover, coach and entrance simply select Arundel Castle Tulip Festival from the Excursions flight search box below to book your great value day trip deal.
To book for pick-up from Southsea please call 0345 222 0461 Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00.
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- Adult/Senior/Student all one price, child ticket available and infants FREE but will require a boarding pass for their flight.
- Day trip deal must be booked online at least 48 hours in advance.
- Not available in our terminals or over the phone.
- Arundel Castle Tulip Festival available to book for Wednesday 22nd April 2026 only.
- Hovertravel day return flight included as per day trip itinerary, outbound departs Ryde 10:15 and inbound departs Southsea 18:30.
- The coach departs Arundel at 16:45 please arrive in good time ahead of departure to ensure we don't leave any passengers behind.
- In the event of cancellations please check email and phone messages 48 hours prior to the departure date.
- Tickets are non-transferable, and non refundable subject to our Disruption Policy.
- Standard Hovertravel Terms and Conditions apply.