Herstmonceux Castle, Gardens and Grounds
Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 1RN
From
£3.00
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Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious 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. In the gardens you will find the formal gardens, including a walled garden dating from before 1570, a herb garden, the Shakespeare garden, woodland sculptures, the pyramid, the water lily filled moat and the Georgian style folly. Reduced rates for groups of 15+
The castle operates as an International Study Centre and is not open freely to the public. We do conduct organised tours at an extra charge. Please check the website for times and prices.
Tours are available by checking our website or calling 01323 833816. The extra cost of these tours are adults £3 & Children £1:50
Joint tickets are available for the Castle & Observatory, please check website for details
Group Rates & Season tickets are available, see website or call 01323 834457.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £6.00 per ticket |
| Concession ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child (4-17 years) | £3.00 per ticket |
| Children under 4 | Free |
| Family of 5 ticket | £18.00 per ticket |
| Family ticket (1 adult & 3 children) | £15.00 per ticket |
| Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) | £15.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Signposted from A272 Road at Herstmonceux two miles east of village on Boreham Street to Pevensey road. Look for sign to Herstmonceux Castle on A271 or A27.
| Open daily with the exception of Friday 23rd August (2 Mar 2019 - 3 Nov 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
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