Castle

Herstmonceux Castle

Eastbourne, East Sussex
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £12 adult · £6 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free
  • University
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Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Herstmonceux Castle is a castle near Eastbourne, East Sussex, managed by University. Adult tickets cost £12. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.

Herstmonceux Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0017:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Summer 2026 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 16:00
Winter 2026-27 1 Nov to 31 Mar
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 15:00

Castle interior by guided tour only (about 75 min; Mon-Fri 12:00 and 14:00, Sat-Sun 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; £6 extra). No tours 24-25 October because of private events.

Check current times on the official site

Herstmonceux Castle tickets and prices

2026-27 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £12
Concession £10
Child £6
Book on the University site

Getting to Herstmonceux Castle and parking

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Parking
Car park on site, free. Free during opening hours; accessible spaces near the visitor entrance and café.
By train
Pevensey Bay is 3.6 miles away.
Public transport
There is no regular public transport, but on Wednesdays from February to October Cuckmere Buses run the 49 community minibus from the Eastbourne area, with limited seats.

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 in gardens and grounds; only assistance dogs in the castle.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Main gardens wheelchair accessible; ramp into courtyard and café; some uneven ground, slopes and woodland paths; castle tour has many stairs.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Herstmonceux Castle

  • 01

    Moat

    A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.

  • 02

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

History of Herstmonceux Castle

  1. 1441 Castle commissioned by Sir Roger Fiennes
  2. 1993 Bought for Queen's University (Canada), funded by Alfred and Isabel Bader

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Herstmonceux Castle?

Adult tickets cost £12.

Is there a café at Herstmonceux Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

When is Herstmonceux Castle open?

In the summer 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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