Castle Staff

Director - Simon Smallwood

Full time Director of the Castle, Administrator to the Trustees, and Managing Director of Chiddingstone Castle Events Co Ltd, Simon joined the Trust in November 2009 and can be contacted at director@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or by phone on 01892 872747

Head of Marketing - Ali Ditzel

Ali joined the team at the Castle in April 2010, after many years' experience in the advertising and PR industry and, more recently, extensive fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector.  She is keen to raise the profile of the Castle and promote it as the perfect venue for corporate and private events, and as an exciting new location for the film and media industries.  Ali can be contacted at marketing@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or events@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or by phone on 01892 872746

Curator - Sarah Mahood

Sarah joined the Trust in November 2008 with a particular interest in developing the Japanese and Buddhist Exhibitions, having lived in Japan for 3 years.  With a Masters degree in Museum and Gallery Studies, she is developing the interpretation of our Asian collections in order to add further cultural and sociological context to these fascinating objects.  Sarah also conducts guided tours. She can be contacted with any collection related enquiries at collectionsmanager@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or collectionsassistant@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or by phone on 01892 872745

Weddings Coordinator - Caroline Kew

With considerable experience in weddings & events management, Caroline joined the Trust in November 2009.   She is passionate about delivering the perfect wedding for her brides and grooms at this romantic venue, and the excellent feedback is testimony to her hard work.  She can be contacted at weddings@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or by phone on 01892 872744

Education and Access Coordinator - Sallyanne Hall

Througout and following her degree in Countryside Conservation, Sallyanne has worked with schools and families in environmental education.  She joined the team in June 2009 and is leading the future development of the schools, education and family activities programmes, both within the house and outside in the grounds.  Drawing from her considerable experience in working with children and her local and natural history knowledge, her specialisation is in delivering education outside the classroom.  She can be contacted at education@chiddngstonecastle.org.uk or by phone on 01892 871538

Volunteer Coordinator and Housekeeper - Julie Ebison

Julie can be contacted at volunteers@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Estate Manager - Michael Ebison

Michael can be contated at estatemanager@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Head Gardener - Phil Benton

Gardener - Ben Pullen

Shop Manager - Pauline Warren

Cleaner - Dawn Chettle