Closed for the day. Open tomorrow from 8am.
Breakfast and lunch near Goodrich Castle, in the village below
Godric's Café at The Hostelrie. Way in: round the back of The Hostelrie, through the pub garden.
Goodrich Castle is English Heritage's red sandstone castle on the hill above Goodrich. Godric's Café is inside The Hostelrie pub in the village, about 7 minutes' walk down Castle Lane from the castle gate. We open at 8am, Tuesday to Sunday. Have breakfast before the castle, or lunch afterwards, Tuesday to Saturday. Check English Heritage for opening days and times.
A castle morning, in order
- 8am: breakfast at Godric's. A full English (about £13), eggs Benedict, Turkish eggs, or a bacon brioche bun (from £6) and a flat white. Free parking at The Hostelrie. Coffee to take up the hill, if you like.
- Then the castle. Walk up Castle Lane, or drive round to the castle car park (£4 for non-members, free for English Heritage members). Check English Heritage for opening days and times.
- 11:30 to 4:30: lunch at Godric's, Tuesday to Saturday. Ciabatta sandwiches with salad and slaw from £9, chef's soup, or dishes like haddock and chips, a burger or Penang curry from the pub kitchen (mains £12 to £22). On Sunday the pub serves its roast from 12; booking essential: book with The Hostelrie at hostelrie.com.
Goodrich Castle: the facts you need
- Where: Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY. Telephone 01600 890538.
- Opening: check English Heritage's Goodrich Castle page for opening days and times before you set out.
- Parking: the castle car park is by the visitor centre, about 400 metres from the castle itself. £4 for non-members; free for members.
- Dogs: English Heritage welcomes dogs on leads across the site.
- The castle's story: probably begun by Godric of Mappestone soon after the Norman Conquest, when it was recorded as Castellum Godrici. Later held by the Talbots and the Earls of Shrewsbury. Besieged in 1646, when the Parliamentary mortar "Roaring Meg" ended the siege. Wordsworth met the child who inspired "We Are Seven" here in 1793. It is Grade I listed and a Scheduled Monument.
We give these facts so you can plan. For tickets, hours and events, English Heritage's page is the source.
Walking between the castle and the café
From the castle gate, follow Castle Lane into the village; allow about 7 minutes. The Hostelrie is the stone building with the small spire in the middle of Goodrich. The café entrance is round the back, through the pub garden.
When we're open
| Day | Godric's Café | Also |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday to Saturday | Breakfast 8am to 11am · Lunch 11:30am to 4:30pm | Coffee, cakes and pastries whenever we are open |
| Sunday | Breakfast 8am to 10:30am · Coffee and pastries until midday | Sunday roast in The Hostelrie, 12 to 3:30pm (last orders). Booking essential: book with The Hostelrie |
Questions
Is there a café near Goodrich Castle?
Yes. Godric's Café is inside The Hostelrie pub in Goodrich village, about 7 minutes' walk from the castle gate. It opens at 8am Tuesday to Sunday for coffee and breakfast, and serves lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30am to 4:30pm.
Where can I get breakfast before visiting Goodrich Castle?
Godric's Café in the village serves breakfast from 8am, Tuesday to Sunday, so you can eat before the castle. Dishes like a full English (about £13), eggs Benedict or Turkish eggs. Closed Monday. Check English Heritage for opening days and times.
Is Goodrich Castle open in winter?
Opening days and times change through the year. Check English Heritage for opening days and times. Godric's Café is open Tuesday to Sunday, all year except Christmas Day.
How much is parking at Goodrich Castle?
£4 for non-members at the castle car park, free for English Heritage members. For Godric's Café: free parking at The Hostelrie.
Is there EV charging near Goodrich Castle?
Yes, in The Hostelrie car park in Goodrich village, about 7 minutes' walk from the castle gate: a tap-and-go charger from Voqa, £0.60/kWh, 11kW, rising to 22kW in December 2026. Godric's Café is inside The Hostelrie, so you can have breakfast or lunch while you charge.
Can I take my dog to Goodrich Castle and then to the café?
English Heritage welcomes dogs on leads across the castle site. Dogs are most welcome at Godric's too, inside and in the garden.