Gardens and Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle at Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux CastleGardens and Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle at Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle

Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland & 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 is not open to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge & subject to availability. Please telephone for confirmation of times before your visit.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for conferencing On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Postbox Public toilets Wheelchairs available Dogs acceptedChildren welcomeDisabled accessGuided tours for groupsVenue approved for civil marriageWedding receptionsGrounds for outdoor activities

Prices


2013


Rates Gardens & Grounds Gardens & Grounds + Science Centre Castle Tours
Adults 6.00 12.70 2.50

Children u16
Students 3.00 8.15 1.00

Children under 5 Free

Concessions:
Senior Citizens 4.95 10.15 2.50
Disabled:

Family Ticket
(2+3 or
1+4 children) 14.00 38.40






Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sat 30 Mar 2013 - Mon 30 Sep 2013 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 18:00
Tue 1 - Sun 27 Oct 2013 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Notes Open daily from 30 March - 27 October 2013 (Closed 23 August)
10am – 6pm, closes at 5pm during October (Last admission one hour before closing)
   
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
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Contact

Caroline Harber
Tel: 01323 833816
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Venue

Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle

Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

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Map reference: TQ 646087  Lat: 50.85519  Long: 0.33789


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.

Parking : free

Nearest station : 6 miles (9.7 kms) from Polegate or Battle station

Outdoor attraction
Disabled parking
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs permitted
Parking Areas for disabled visitors
Babes in Arms
Family Friendly
Highchairs available
Outdoor childrens area
Free parking
Tearoom
Catering for groups
Full liquor licence
Vegetarians catered for
Vending facilities
Approx length of visit 3-4 hours
Blue Badge Guides
Booking essential for groups
Min group size - 15 Max group size - no limit Special group rates - 15+

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Events at this venue

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date event
Thu 28 Feb 2013 - Mon 20 May 2013 Birds of Prey at Herstmonceux Castle
Tue 21 May 2013 Birds of Prey at Herstmonceux Castle