Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens and parkland. 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.
Set among carefully maintained Elizabethan gardens and parklands, your experience begins with your first sight of the castle as it breaks into view.
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.
The woodland walks will take you to the remains of the three hundred year old sweet chestnut avenue, the rhododendron garden from the Lowther/Latham period, the waterfall (dependent on rainfall), and the 39 steps leading you through a woodland glade.
Please note that as the castle operates as an International Study Centre for Queen's University in Canada, the castle is not freely open to the public and tours are scheduled around timetables and other uses including conferences/weddings. Please check our website for times and prices..
Whilst you are here don’t forget to visit the Tea Room, Visitor’s Centre, Castle Arts Gallery & Children’s Woodland Play Area.
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