Chiddingstone Castle
A Victorian castle with earlier roots keeping a large collection of Oriental artefacts.
near Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD
Facilities
- Cafe / restaurant
- Charged parking
- Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Parkland / open spaces
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
for the latest information.
An historic house featuring Tudor origins and Victorian rooms that was rebuilt in the 1800s to resemble a medieval castle.
Chiddingstone Castle is set in 35 acres of informal gardens, with breath-taking views of the North Downs, walks in the grounds and paths through the conservation woodlands. It features large lawns for picnics, an intimate rose garden and an elegant fishing lake.
2022
Castle: 3 April to end of October: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm).
Gardens and Grounds: The grounds are open every day and there is no need to book. We just ask for a £3 donation in the honesty box in the car park and then visitors can wander the grounds or take the dog for a walk on the many footpaths that surround us. There are just a few days when the grounds are closed because of weddings but visitors can check this on our website.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adults: £9.50
Children: £4.50
Under 5: free
Groups are welcome, minimum 15 people, £7.50 per head.
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
for the latest information.
Chiddingstone Castle: In pictures
Explore the Collection of Denys Eyre Bower
The Castle houses the intriguing collections of the late collector Denys Eyre Bower, featuring art and artefacts from Japanese lacquer to Samurai armour, Ancient Egyptian treasures and Buddhist objects, Stuart paintings and Jacobite manuscripts.
A traditional tearoom and tea courtyard is open during the season, serving cream teas, full afternoon teas, and a selection of cakes and savouries.
The Castle is available to book for exclusive use from weddings to parties, corporate days to location filming, classes to events.
Tie the knot at Chiddingstone Castle
Set within the idyllic village of Chiddingstone with far reaching views of the Kent countryside, we offer exclusive use of our wedding venue throughout the day.
Looking to visit Chiddingstone Castle?
Chiddingstone Castle are open to visitors from April to end of October annually: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm). The grounds are open every day and there is no need to book. They just ask for a small donation in the honesty box in their car park. Visitors can then wander the grounds or take the dog for a walk on the many footpaths that surround the castle. There are just a few days when the grounds are closed because of weddings but visitors can check this on our website. Historic Houses members must bring their membership card with them to enjoy free entry to the castle.
If you’re interested in joining Historic Houses as a member, you can find out more about membership below. Members enjoy free access to almost three hundred independently owned historic houses across the UK for free using their membership card, as well as a quarterly magazine and monthly online lectures about the houses.
Other houses members can visit nearby
Hever Castle
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
Penshurst Place
Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG
Riverhill House and Gardens
Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RR
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