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
| Combo Ticket Prices | |
|
Adults (16yrs+) |
£80.00 |
|
Child (5-15yrs) |
£47.00 |
|
Infant (under 5yrs) |
FREE |
To book online simply select Arundel Castle Tulip Festival from the Excursions flight search box below to book your great value combination ticket.
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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.