Chiddingstone Castle - Kent
An Englishman’s home…!
Nestled in idyllic countryside, award-winning Chiddingstone Castle offers a memorable day out for all the family. The former home of the late antiquarian Denys Eyre Bower, the castle now houses his fascinating Egyptian, Buddhist, Jacobean, Stuart and Japanese collections including incredible Samurai armour and swords and treasures from Ancient Egypt.
Don’t miss Denys’ Library of 4000 books and the fascinating Streatfeild Room exhibiting the history of the village and the castle over 500 years. Visitors of all ages can discover Victorian ‘upstairs downstairs’ rooms and enjoy dressing up and craft activities.
The castle sits in 35 acres of beautiful grounds complete with a lake, a rose garden, woodland walks and a Grade II listed Orangery. The delightful Tea Room located in the former Buttery also has sunny courtyard seating and serves delicious home-made cakes, traditional cream teas and light lunches, and a visit to the unique Well Tower Gift Shop complements every visit. The Tudor village of Chiddingstone can be accessed from the grounds.
Open Sunday to Wednesday from April to the end of October.
Address : Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent. TN8 7AD
For much more information see : www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or call 01892 870347 or email events@chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
