Castle

Eynsford Castle

Eynsford, Kent
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  • Open
  • Free entry
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free
  • English Heritage
Eynsford Castle: The entrance to the castle
Photo: Richard Nevell from London, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Eynsford Castle is a castle near Eynsford, Kent, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.

Eynsford Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 Not listed
  2. Tue 13 Not listed
  3. Wed 14 10:0016:00
  4. Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
All published dates 14 Oct to 16 Mar
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Closed on 25 Dec.

EH calendar read every week from 12 Oct 2026 to the last published date, 16 Mar 2027 (no weeks skipped): daily 10:00–16:00, closed only on Christmas Day. Open 31 Dec and 1 Jan. No last-entry time given.

Check current times on the official site

Getting to Eynsford Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Small free car park on site.
By train
Eynsford is 0.7 miles away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • 'Dogs on leads are welcome' at a ruined enclosure castle; nothing says dogs may enter buildings, so lesser value.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Parts suitable for wheelchair users; some areas accessed via steps.

What to see at Eynsford Castle

  • 01

    Curtain wall

    The outer defensive wall around the site.

  • 02

    Great hall

    The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.

History of Eynsford Castle

  1. 1085 Curtain wall built 1085-87, probably by William de Eynsford I
  2. 1130 Wall heightened and gate-tower built
  3. c.1250 Hall and buildings reconstructed after a fire
  4. 1261 Eynsford family line dies out; estate divided between Kirkeby and Criol families
  5. 1312 Nicholas de Criol breaks in and vandalises the castle; it is never lived in again
  6. 1835 Architect Edward Cresy clears 18th-century stables and kennels
  7. 1948 Taken into state guardianship

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Castles near Eynsford Castle

All 8 castles in Kent

FAQs

When is Eynsford Castle open?

In the all published dates season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Eynsford Castle?

Entry is free.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  2. Wikidata · checked 15 Oct 2026
  3. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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