Please Note!

The Herstmonceaux Castle Estate is now closed to the public until 1st April 2025. We look forward to welcoming you then.

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Estate Reopens April 1st 2025

Our 2025 season dates and times will be as follows:

Apr – Jun: 10am to 5pm (last admission 3pm)
Jul – Sep: 10am to 7pm (last admission 5pm)
Oct – Dec: 10am to 5pm (last admission 3pm)

Gardens and Grounds Admission Day Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets can be purchased in advance online or on-site via card only.

Adults

£8.00

Senior Citizens (65+) / Disabled / Students

£7.00

Children 4-17 yrs

£3.50

Children Under 4 / Carers

Free


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Castle and Gardens Tours 2025

Proposed tour times will be as follows subject to availability:
April - June 11am, 1pm and 3pm
July - September 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
October - December 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Garden Tour

£3.50

Castle Tour

£3.50

Garden and Castle Tour

£6.00

Season Tickets

Visit the gardens and grounds regularly throughout the season (May - September)

Individual

£45.00

Couple

£60.00

Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

£80.00


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Garden and Grounds - Groups of 15+

Herstmonceux Castle is an ideal destination for groups and coach trips. Groups can enjoy a peaceful stroll around the formal gardens, or a more adventurous walk around 300 acres of managed woodland.

Adults

£6.00

Children 4-17 yrs

£3.50

Children Under 4 / Carers

Free

Concessions

£5.50


Further information

Please Note:

Concessions are for senior citizens (65+), disabled and students (children under 4 admitted free)

Please note that there is no public access to the castle interior.

Dogs are welcome in the gardens and grounds. Please keep on a lead. Dog waste bins are provided within the grounds.

The main gardens are all wheelchair accessible with reserved parking nearby which is also close to our disabled toilet facility. Ramp access into the courtyard and tea rooms. Please notify staff at the ticket office who can direct and advise you accordingly. We have 2 manual wheelchairs available on a first come first served basis. They can be requested on arrival or reserved prior to your visit by calling 01323 833816.
Carers are admitted free of charge


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