Season Tickets Opening Times and Admission Prices 2021 Because one visit is never enough Open daily from 1st April to 31st October 2021 (closed Friday 27th August). 10am–7pm. Last admission 5pm. From 1st October 10am–5pm. Last admission 3pm. Adults £8.00 Children (4–17 years) £3.50 Children (under 4) and Carers Free Senior Citizens (65+), Disabled and Students £7.00 An enchanting day out u Castle tours – These will resume as soon as it is safe to do so. Please check the website and social media for updates. in the East countryside Please note: there is an additional charge for tours. As a season ticket holder, you can experience the beauty of u Group rates (15+) – Email [email protected] the gardens and wider estate at different times of the year, for more information about group bookings or call right up to the end of our 2021 season. A popular destination 01323 834457 to discuss your requirements. for dog walkers, you are welcome to bring your well-behaved canine companion but kept on a lead please. The Observatory Science Centre Pricing details including discounted rates for local residents Our estate neighbour offers spectacular and an application form are available on the website. hands-on science and discovery among the Alternatively, please call 01323 834457. domes and telescopes of a world-famous A season ticket also makes an ideal gift. astronomical observatory. It has over 100 interactive exhibits, both inside and out. More information at: www.the-observatory.org.

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If using SatNav to find us, please use Wartling Road not our post code. Please follow the brown tourist road signs. We are adjacent to The Observatory Science Centre. Explore formal gardens, woodland Herstmonceux Castle Estate Wartling Road Entrance, Hailsham, BN27 1RN trails, meadows and lakes, set around a 01323 833816 | www.herstmonceux-castle.com All details in the leaflet are correct at the time of printing. majestic 15th century moated castle We recommend checking the website for up to date information. /herstmoncastle @herstmoncastle For more information visit This leaflet has been produced using FSC paper. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the only wood certification scheme herstmonceuxcastle www.englandsmedievalfestival.com endorsed by the major environmental charities. Please recycle when no longer needed. www.herstmonceux-castle.com A Unique History Herstmonceux Castle Estate Chestnuts Tea Room u Oldest brick building of note still standing in the country Beyond the formal and themed Treat yourself to a light lunch or afternoon tea in the newly and once the largest private home in fifteenth century gardens, the 300-acre estate refurbished Chestnuts Tea Room, offering daily specials and . offers open spaces, lakes, and delicious homemade cakes. In the adjacent courtyard is the Visitor woodland to explore. As a result Centre, where you can learn about the Castle’s history and The u Dismantled internally in the eighteenth century when of sympathetic management, Castle Arts Gallery, showcasing the work of local artists that are deemed too expensive to repair. these are a haven for a variety of available to purchase together with Castle souvenirs. u Became an ivy clad, Gothic ruin during the Victorian era. flora and fauna. Talks and tours of u Fully restored to its former glory by mid-1930s. both the Castle and the gardens will resume as soon as it is safe Weddings and Functions to do so. Please check the website and social media for updates. u Former home of the world-famous Royal Greenwich Herstmonceux Castle is proud to have hosted a wide variety of weddings and we look forward to helping many more couples Observatory. Family Fun have a truly memorable occasion with us. We are also a great u Gifted to Queens University in Canada by former For younger children there is an imaginative outdoor play area location for private functions and events. On site accommodation student Dr Alfred Bader. Now functions as their UK while the Marlow Rope Maze presents a challenge for all the is available together with our exclusive Castle Suite. We also offer campus as well as a popular visitor attraction. family. Can you also find the giant tree swing in the woodland and an excellent catering service. For more information, please call is that a real house across the meadow? 01323 834479 or email [email protected].