A Selection of Events for 2019 Opening Times and Admission Prices 2019 u Saturday 30th March u 24th, 25th and 26th August Open daily from 2nd March to 3rd November 2019 (except Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Medieval Festival Friday 23rd August), 10am–6pm (5pm March, October and u u Sunday 31st March Sunday 15th September November). Last admission one hour before closing. Mother’s Day Lunch Wedding Fair (Empirical Events) Daily Rate Gardens and Grounds only Castle Tours (extra fee) u Monday 22nd April u Sunday 22nd September Gardens and Grounds Easter Bunny Hunt Afternoon Tea and Adult £6.00 £3.00 u Sunday 28th April Garden Tour Child (4–17 years) u Tea Dance Saturday 26th October and Student £3.00 £1.50 One of the finest brick built castles u Saturday 15th June Tea Dance National Garden Scheme Day u Sunday 27th October Child (under 4) Free Free in Britain u Sunday 16th June Halloween Horrors Senior (65+) £5.00 £3.00 Father’s Day Lunch u Sunday 15th and 22nd Primavera Ensemble Concert December Family of 4 £15.00 N/A (pm) Christmas Lunch and Carols (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) u u Sunday 30th June Tuesday 17th December Family of 5 £18.00 N/A Canada Day Celebration Afternoon Tea and Tour (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) u Friday 5th July u Wednesday 18th and Italian themed dinner with Thursday 19th December u Tour times – are available by checking the website or music Christmas Lunch calling 01323 833816 (please note that as the Castle u u Sunday 7th July Friday 20th December operates as an International Study Centre for Queen’s Tattoo at the Castle Christmas Party Night University in Canada, it is not freely open to the public and For further information visit www.-castle.com or tours are scheduled around timetables and other uses email [email protected] including conferences/weddings). u Joint tickets – to the gardens and grounds and the 24th, 25th AND 26th AUGUST 2019 adjacent Observatory Science Centre are available (check website for details). u Group rates and Season tickets – are available – details on website or contact 01323 834457.

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Hastings A27 Hailsham Bexhill Lewes Brighton Polegate Station Discover an enchanting castle with Pevensey Eastbourne Gardens and Grounds delightful gardens and grounds set in the stunning East countryside. BOOK If using SatNav to find us, please use Wartling Road not our post code. Please follow the brown tourist road signs. /herstmoncastle @herstmoncastle ONLINEve and sa We are adjacent to The Observatory Science Centre. herstmonceuxcastle NOW Herstmonceux Castle, Bader International Study Centre, Queen’s University (Canada), Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN www.herstmonceux-castle.com 01323 833816 | www.herstmonceux-castle.com WWW.ENGLANDSMEDIEVALFESTIVAL.COM All details in the leaflet are correct at the time of printing. We recommend checking the website for up to date information. A unique history The Gardens and Grounds Chestnuts Tea Room, Castle Arts Gallery The oldest brick building of note still standing in the country, Our gardeners and estate workers take and Gift Shop Herstmonceux Castle was also once the largest private home in great pride in their work and this is much Chestnuts Tea Room offers light lunches and afternoon teas, fifteenth century . From an ivy-clad, gothic ruin, it was in evidence throughout the year. From including homemade cakes and daily specials. The Castle Arts fully restored as a magnificent private dwelling in the first half the Spring bulbs, magnolias and Gallery showcases the work of a group of local artists, much of it of the twentieth century. It later became home to the world rhododendrons, the colourful herbaceous available to purchase along with a range of Castle souvenirs and famous Royal Observatory and is now the Bader borders in summer and the glorious hues seasonal plant sales. International Study Centre, the overseas campus of Queens of autumn, there is much for the visitor University in Canada. to admire. Beyond formal gardens like the Rose, Elizabethan and Shakespeare, the Weddings and Corporate Events Today, the majestic moated Castle is the centrepiece of a grounds extend into open areas and As well as being a stunning wedding venue, Herstmonceux Castle is beautiful 300 acre estate, with woodland trails as well as woodland, including a children’s play also a great location for corporate events and private functions. We tranquil themed and formal gardens to wander around at your area, and are ideal for families to explore. can offer guests and delegates on site accommodation plus our leisure. Guided tours of the Castle and of the gardens and Owners and their dogs (on leads please) exclusive Castle Suite, together with excellent and versatile grounds are offered – please check website for dates and times. will also enjoy the opportunity for a catering. To discuss your requirements, please call 01323 834479 The Visitor Centre also provides a fascinating historical insight. longer walk throughout the grounds. or email [email protected].