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Chiddingstone Castle

A historic house and museum with Egyptian, Buddhist, Stuart and Jacobite collections, a Victorian kitchen and woodland grounds.

Illustrative photo, not Chiddingstone Castle. Photo: The Uplifting Times / Unsplash

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A historic house and museum with Egyptian, Buddhist, Stuart and Jacobite collections, a Victorian kitchen and woodland grounds. The Japanese collection is temporarily closed following ceiling damage; do not plan a visit specifically to see it until reopening is confirmed.
When to visit: 2026 castle season runs to 1 November: Thursday–Sunday and bank-holiday Mondays, 11am–5pm; last entry 4.15pm. Private functions can close the site.
Access: Castle admission is charged. The tea room and shop can be reached separately through the rear Tower entrance without castle admission. Check accessibility with the venue.
Parking: Parking is charged after the first hour, including outside the castle season. Check the car-park signs.

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Chiddingstone Castle
Opening times
2026 castle season runs to 1 November: Thursday–Sunday and bank-holiday Mondays, 11am–5pm; last entry 4.15pm. Private functions can close the site.
Accessibility
Castle admission is charged. The tea room and shop can be reached separately through the rear Tower entrance without castle admission. Check accessibility with the venue.
Parking
Parking is charged after the first hour, including outside the castle season. Check the car-park signs.
Admission
Paid entry
Setting
Indoor & outdoor

Source details checked on 5 October 2026.

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