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 grounds 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.
Tours of the castle
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
Medieval Festival
Every August Bank Holiday, Herstmonceux Castle provides the scenic backdrop for England's Medieval Festival.
Dogs
Herstmonceux Castle is dog friendly, with dogs on leads allowed in the grounds and gardens.
International Study Centre
Herstmonceux Castle is the UK campus of the Canadian Queen's University.
While you're here
Herstmonceux Castle is right next to the Observatory Science Centre – why not visit both at the same time? You can even get a discount by buying a combined ticket. Find out more about things to do in Herstmonceux and what's on in Herstmonceux.
Accommodation
Why not make a weekend of it? Here are some suggestions of where to stay in Herstmonceux, and food and drink in Herstmonceux.
| 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 |
Reduced rates for groups of 15+.
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.
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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