About This Tour
Britain's most photogenic castle
Built in 1385, Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most romantic and photogenic medieval fortresses. Its perfectly preserved towers rising from a wide, lily-padded moat that creates near-perfect mirror reflections at sunrise and in still autumn conditions. There are few more rewarding landscape compositions in the English countryside.
We visit at the times of year and day that maximise the visual drama: misty autumn dawns when the moat is a perfect mirror, or golden summer evenings when the ancient stone glows amber. Your guide will share the best shooting positions around the moat, discuss focal lengths and compositions, and walk you through long exposure technique to transform the water into silk and the castle into something magical.
Key Subjects
What you'll photograph
Day Schedule
How the day unfolds
What's Included
Everything taken care of
Equipment: Bring your own camera and lenses. A sturdy tripod is essential for long exposure work. Please don't leave it at home. A wide-angle lens (16–35mm equivalent) and a short telephoto (70–200mm) cover the majority of what you'll shoot. Neutral density filters are useful if you have them; we can lend ND filters and other accessories on the day. We also have backup cameras available to borrow if needed, just let us know when you book.
Gallery
Images from Bodiam Castle
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