Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Wealden

Type:Garden

Wartling Road Entrance, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Tel: +44 01323 833816

Herstmonceux Castle Estate

About

A visit to remember

Herstmonceux Castle Estate is a unique visitor attraction with over 600 acres of woodland, wildflower meadows, and formal gardens. Access to the Castle interior is available through guided Castle tours, which take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

The Castle Café and Terrace provides coffee and cake, and the newly opened Farm Shop has a wide selection of local produce, plants and gifts.

Holiday accommodation is available on-site at Bader Hall, which is 4-star campus accommodation.

Please note that the south west gatehouse and adjacent elevation are currently undergoing restoration works.

Visitor Information:

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£10.00
Child£5.00
Family - 1 adult and up to 3 Children£15.00 per ticket
Family - 2 adults and up to 3 Children£25.00 per ticket
Students£8.00

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Awards

  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism South East Member 25/26 - Bronze Tourism South East Member 25/26 - Bronze 2025

Opening Times

2025 (12 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)

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