BOXING bOWhere else, away from the hustle and crowds of London, could you hope to find such a tranquil and exciting treasure as Chiddingstone Castle?  A unique and unspoilt castle in Kent.

Stunning Egyptian and Buddhist artefacts, magnificent Japanese armour, and beautiful Jacobean paintings are held in trust for the nation by this independent charity and are on display as part of our outstanding collections.

Set in 35 acres of grounds including a lake open to fishermen, a rose garden, and magnificent woodland, this beautiful castle in Kent is an ideal venue to host your event, enjoy a fairytale wedding or arrange a group visit with a difference.

For a fun and educational family day out we have a series of Family Event Days throughout the year to entertain all ages.  Throughout the opening season, on whatever day we are open, visitors can discover Samurai Warriors, Egyptian tombs and enjoy nature trails in the grounds.  In addition, a charming Victorian Tea Room and a well-stocked shop serve to complement a memorable visit. 

Just click on Visiting Us to see our opening season, times and prices.  Dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on a lead at all times.  Please clear up after your dog.

Our What’s On page details any changes to these opening times as well as our programme of events and activities taking place throughout the season.

COMING SOON! WHAT NOT TO MISS...

If you missed the excellent recent episode of BBC2's Flog It! featuring Chiddingstone Castle, follow the link below to learn more about us.  You will need to forward to the middle of the programme to see Paul Martin and Julia Hutt describing the Castle's history and the artefacts on display.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01bqtbr/Flog_It!_Series_10_BexhillonSea/

Another chance to learn more about Chiddingstone Castle will be by watching the forthcoming episodes of BBC1's Bargain Hunt starring Tim Wonnacott.  The programmes featuring the Castle will be aired at 12.15 on the following dates: Monday, 6th February; Thursday 16th February; Friday 24th February and Tuesday, 6th March. Watch and enjoy! If you miss them, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer for up to 7 days later.

Visit Chiddingstone Castle's stand F18 at the 'Weddings at Bluewater' event from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th February to learn all about our fairytale weddings.  Call us on 01892 872744 for further information.