Visitor Information for Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Opening Days: Open daily but check here for further opening time information
Opening Times: 10am to 7pm (last entry 5pm) – 5pm closing from October
Admission Prices: Adults £10, children 4 to 17 years £5, Under 4’s free
Notes: Castle entry only by booking tours
Contact Details for Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Address: Herstmonceux Castle Gardens, Wartling Road Entrance, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 833 816
Email: bc.events@queensu.ca
Web: Link here
Key Features
Walled Garden . Castle . Woodlands . Trails . Apothecary Garden . Sundial Garden . Shakespeare Garden
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About Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens are set in the 300 acre estate and are a set of formal and informal gardens.
These include the impressive Elizabethan Garden with roses climbing the walls.
Other unique gardens are the Sundial Garden, Apothecary Garden, Shakespeare Garden and the Magic Garden which is home to the estates magic folk. Also a shady place to rest on a hot summers day!
Take a walk through the Meadows or ramble with your dog through the Woodlands with stunning bluebells and mighty oaks.
Picnics are welcome and there are table and seating available.
And as well as the gardens there is The Castle Cafe and Terrace for hot and cold drinks and food including wine and beer.
There is a childrens play area including a rope maze!
Dogs are welcomeon leads throughout the gardens and grounds. Yay!
There are many events on so check their website to see ewhat is happening when you visit.
Accommodation near Herstmonceux Castle Gardens in Hailsham, East Sussex
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Visitor Reviews of Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4 Stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. A bit underrated if you ask us! Here is what visitors to Herstmonceux Castle Gardens had to say:
“Great place to visit to see the well maintained gardens.”
“Gardens were fantastic and inside the castle was amazing.“
“Plenty of bench’s dotted around so you can sit and relax.
A pond and the folly house well worth a visit at the far end.”
“Love it here the gardens are always interesting even in a drought”
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All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.
Map and Location of Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Wartling Road Entrance
Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN
United Kingdom