Home > Your guide to places to visit in the Heart of Kent > Chiddingstone Castle
Home of the renowned collections of Denys Eyre Bower. Set in 35 acres of woodland, lake and formal gardens, this beautiful house, dating back to the mid-1500's is home to a near-unique collection of Egyptian, Japanese, Buddhist and Jacobean art and antiquities. Cafe/tea room.
Group tours by prior arrangement (minimum 20).
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Season Ticket (2+2 or 1+3) | £48.50 per ticket |
| Season Ticket | £20.00 per ticket |
| Family | £19.50 per ticket |
| Adult | £7.00 per ticket |
| Child (5-13 years) | £4.00 per ticket |
Season tickets include free admission to/participation in all activity days. Grounds only £1 for pedestrians, children free. Car parking charge £2.50 per car, included in admission cost to house.
Chiddingstone Castle is 35 miles from London, 10 from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells.
Accessible from the M25 (exit 5) and A21.
The Castler is situated in the ancient National Trust village of Chiddingstone, in a maze of lanes that are a delight to explore.
Easiest route: B2027 Tonbridge - Edenbridge road, turn at Bough Beech into Mill Lane, keep straight on for one mile, straight across at the crossroads to reach the Castle.
Taxis are available from Tonbridge Station.