Collections

From Ancient Egypt to Japan and beyond, Chiddingstone Castle is home to five impressive collections which are the lifetime’s work by one gifted collector. These collections are displayed throughout the historic house, which was his home from 1955 to 1977.
Japanese porcelain tureen with lid, photography by Keith Lovegrove

Object of the Month

A monthly series, where our Curator or guest contributors write about a highlight object, chosen from one of Denys Eyre Bower’s collections.

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Image, Identity, Belonging

An online exhibition which explores highlights from the Japanese, Stuart and Jacobite, Buddhist, and Ancient Egyptian collections.

Exhibition

Stories Project

In 2024, we interviewed people from the local community and further afield to record memories of Denys Eyre Bower and the castle since he lived here.

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The collections

The Collector

 
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Japanese

 
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Stuart & Jacobite

 
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Buddhist

 
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Ancient Egyptian

 
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Books

 

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Opening Hours

CASTLE, COLLECTIONS & TEA ROOM

The Castle, Tea Room and Gift Shop are open Thursday to Sunday from 12 March to 1 November 2026. Except when closed for private events.

PARKING IS CHARGED ALL YEAR ROUND

Parking is free for the first hour, then charged at £1 for up to 2 hours or £3 for the full day (+20p Ringo fee).

GROUNDS AND LAKE

Open daily 7am - 6.30pm except when closed for private functions

Fishing available

 

 

WEDDINGS, FILM SHOOTS AND PRIVATE BOOKINGS ENQUIRIES
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

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