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Herstmonceux Castle Estate

The Herstmonceux Castle Estate has formal gardens, woodland trails, meadows and lakes set around a majestic C15 moated castle. The gardens and grounds first opened for the NGS in 1927.

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Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Herstmonceux Castle Estate

About Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Our Tea Room offers light lunches and afternoon teas, together delicious home-made cakes.
The Marlow Rope Maze is fun for all the family and there is also a small outdoor children’s play area. Free kids activity sheets can be obtained on arrival at our ticket office.
Visitors are welcome to bring picnics.

Please check website for opening times

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Location details

Herstmonceux Castle Estate,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 1RN

Directions to Herstmonceux Castle Estate
Located between Herstmonceux & Pevensey on Wartling Rd. From Herstmonceux take A271 towards Bexhill. Turn R after Windmill Hill. If using SatNav enter Wartling Rd instead of postcode.

Herstmonceux Castle Estate openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments in Tea Room.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £3.50
Opening times 10:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access to formal gardens. A map showing an accessible route around the gardens can also be obtained from the ticket office.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Herstmonceux Castle Estate. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Herstmonceux Castle Estate. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Herstmonceux Castle Estate, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Herstmonceux Castle Estate are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Herstmonceux Castle Estate seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.