Herstmonceux Castle in Eastbourne
Overview
12 miles
Explore the history of Medieval England with this magnificent moated castle and superb Elizabethan gardens.
What makes it special
- Castle tours and visitor centre
- Three hundred acres of managed woodland
Open daily Saturday 2nd March to Sunday 3rd November (closed 23rd August)
March, October and November 10.00am to 5.00pm, April to September 10.00am to 6.00pm
(Last admission one hour before closing)
Price
Daily rates
- Adults £6.00
- Children 4 to 17 years £3.00
- Children under 4 free
- Carers free
- Concession £5.00
- Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £15.00 – not applicable with family ticket; purchase tour tickets individually £41.00
- Family of 5 (2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children) £18.00 – not applicable with family ticket; purchase tour tickets individually £48.00
Hostels nearby
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