A Selection of Events for 2020 Opening Times and Admission Prices 2020 u Saturday 21st and u Sunday 28th June Open daily from 15th February to 1st November 2020 Sunday 22nd March Canadian Connections (except Friday 28th August), 10am–6pm (5pm February, Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea u 29th, 30th and 31st March, October and November). Last admission one hour u Sunday 12th and August before closing. Easter Monday 13th April Medieval Festival Daily Rate Gardens and Grounds only Castle Tours (extra fee) Gardens and Grounds Easter Family Fun u Sunday 13th September Adult £7.00 £3.00 u Sunday 26th April Wedding Fair Child (4–17 years) £3.50 £1.50 One of the finest brick built castles Tea Dance in the Castle (Empirical Events) Child (under 4), Carer Free Free in Britain Ballroom u Sunday 27th September u Saturday 16th May Taste of Autumn Senior (65+), Castle Night Trek u Saturday 31st October Disabled and Student £6.00 £3.00 (Chestnut Tree House) and Sunday 1st Family of 4 £17.50 N/A u Saturday 23rd May November (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) National Garden Scheme Halloween Horrors Family of 5 £21.50 N/A Day u Sundays 13th and (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) u Sunday 21st June 20th December u Tour times – are available by checking the website or Father’s Day Afternoon Tea Christmas Lunch and Carols calling 01323 833816 (please note that as the Castle operates as an International Study Centre for Queen’s For further information and full events calendar University in Canada, it is not freely open to the public and visit www.-castle.com tours are scheduled around timetables and other uses or email [email protected] including conferences/weddings). u Joint tickets – to the gardens and grounds and the 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 Bexhill Brighton Station Discover an enchanting castle with Gardens and Grounds delightful gardens and grounds set in the stunning East countryside. If using SatNav to find us, please use Road not our post code. Please follow the brown tourist road signs. /herstmoncastle @herstmoncastle We are adjacent to The Observatory Science Centre. herstmonceuxcastle , Bader International Study Centre, Queen’s University (Canada), Hailsham, BN27 1RN www.herstmonceux-castle.com 01323 833816 | www.herstmonceux-castle.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 and Castle Arts Gallery u Oldest brick building of note still standing in the country. The majestic moated castle is the centrepiece of a beautiful The newly refurbished Chestnuts Tea Room offers light lunches and u Royal licence to construct the castle granted to Sir Roger Fiennes 300-acre estate, with woodland trails as well as tranquil themed afternoon teas, including homemade cakes and daily specials. in 1441. and formal gardens to wander around at your leisure. Guided tours Showcasing the work of a group of local artists The Castle Arts u Once the largest private home in fifteenth century . of the castle are available – please check website for dates and Gallery offers affordable items to purchase along with a range of times. The visitor centre also provides a fascinating historical Castle souvenirs and seasonal plant sales. u Interior of the castle demolished in the eighteenth century, insight. restored in the first half of the twentieth century from an Weddings and Functions ivy-clad gothic ruin. As well as being a stunning wedding venue, Herstmonceux Castle u Former location of the world-famous Royal New for 2020 is also a great location for private functions and events. We can Observatory. Coming in late Spring an improved and imaginative offer guests on site accommodation plus our exclusive Castle u The castle is now home to Bader International Study Centre; the play area for children together with Suite, together with excellent and versatile catering. To discuss overseas campus of Queen’s University in Canada, as well as a a brand-new garden. your requirements, please call 01323 834479 or email popular visitor attraction. [email protected].