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Temporary Closure of Chiddingstone Castle & The Re-opening of the Grounds and Fishing Lake
Owing to Coronavirus we have not been able to open for our 2020 season but we can now re-open the Grounds and Fishing Lake in line with the governments stated lockdown policy. Whilst visiting our grounds you MUST adhere to the government guidelines on Social Distancing and stay at least 2m away from other visitors and staff. Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times and please clean up after them. There is a Dog Waste bin located by the car park.
If you are using our car park or grounds please remember to make the suggested donation of £2 in the honesty box, located by the main car park sign. We are charity and use any donations to help maintain the Castle and Grounds.
If you would like to enquire about a wedding please contact Natalie on weddings@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk.
The Castle, tea rooms, shop and all visitor facilities will be closed until we get the all clear to reopen but we will keep you updated here on the website and will provide more information about the events planned for this season. All tea bookings will be postponed until later this year and we will re-book you as soon as we are able.
We wish you all well and look forward to seeing you later in the year
Plan your visit
“A unique collection in a wonderful setting which must remain. The most lovely and relaxing day - friendly staff and beautiful woodland walks.”
Mr B, Chichester
More details
Admission to the Castle & Collections
Child (5-13) : £4.50
Under 5 : Free
Carer : Free
Memberships and discounts valid on all open days except special event days.
Opening times
THE CASTLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED due to the Coronavirus but the Grounds and Fishing Lake are now open from 7am -6.30pm daily.
Please note that there are no visitor facilities available at this time.
We will keep you updated.
How to find us
There is ample parking at the Castle. We do have an honesty box in the car park and suggest a donation of £2.00 per car.
Access
Groups visits
Unavailable until further notice.
School visits
Unavailable until further notice.
Tea Room
The Tea Room is closed until further notice.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is closed until further notice.
Grounds
You can walk around our lawns, lake and woodland but please maintain the social distancing rules at all times.
We have an honesty box in our car park and suggest a donation of £2.00 per car.
Dogs
We welcome well-behaved dogs in our grounds. Please keep them on a lead and clean up after them.
Fishing
Our lake covers 3.5 acres, is naturally stocked with Carp, Bream and Perch and can be fished on all year round. Throughout the year there are one of two days when this is not possible so check this website before you travel.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SOCIAL DISTANCE
Day Permit : £10.00 per person (up to 2 rods)
Under 14s : FREE (but must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Cycling
Cycling is unavailable until further notice.
Opening Hours
CASTLE, COLLECTIONS & TEA ROOM
The castle is currently closed
due to the Coronavirus
We will keep you updated
WEDDINGS, EDUCATION AND BOOKINGS ENQUIRIES
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
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