Herstmonceux Castle and Grounds
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally as a country home in the mid- 15th - century, Herstmonceux Castle embodies the history of Medieval England and the romance of Renaissance Europe.
Set among carefully maintained Elizabethan gardens and parkland, your enchantment begins with your first sight of the castle as it breaks into view.
Visitors are invited to walk around our beautiful Elizabethan walled gardens and the many woodland trails, leading to delightful discoveries such as our Rhododendron Gardens, Rose Garden and Herb Garden.
Take a slow stroll past the lily covered lakes to the 1930's folly and admire the sheer magnificence of the castle.
Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the castle Tearoom and browse through interesting and unusual gifts in the castle shop. For those who wish to know more about the history of the castle, there is a recently opened visitors centre displaying various artefacts, photographs and information.
Also visitors are encouraged to take part in a guided tour of the interior of the castle to gain an insight into what life was like in times gone by and to become familiar with the stories and rumours which have circulated over the years, including those of smugglers and our resident ghosts. Tours are not available during England's Medieval Festival.
Opening times and prices.
These prices are not valid for England's Medieval Festival on August bank Holiday Weekend. See the tickets page for admission to these events.
Additional Free facilities include; Nature Trails, and a children's play area.
Group bookings available for parties over 15. Joint tickets are available for Gardens & Grounds & Science Centre.
The estate is also the site of the "hands on" science centre which is open in the famous Equatorial Telescope Buildings, providing interest for all the family (separate entry fee). http://www.the-observatory.org/
For further information, please call Caroline Cullip: +44 (0) 1323 834457
Email: c_cullip@isc.queensu.ac.uk
The castle is not open to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability, but due to the busy operation of a busy working university we strongly advise you to phone for confirmation of times before your visit. + 44(0) 1323 833816
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