Visited the castle after a friend recommended it to us, we are so glad we discovered this hidden gem in Essex.. a fantastic day out
Mountfitchet Castle is the only reconstructed Motte and Bailey 11th Century Castle on its original site in the World!
Mountfitchet Castle : Bringing History to Life
Mountfitchet Castle and The House on the Hill Museum is open every day until the 9th November 2025, including all weekends and bank holidays. No booking needed, just turn up!
Ghostly Gatherings
Join us this Halloween for Ghostly Gatherings! Enjoy creepy fun, and a hauntingly good day for the whole family.
Mountfitchet Castle
Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and Village, re-constructed on its original historic ancient site.
Meet & Feed the Animals
Come along to meet and feed our free roaming, friendly animals within the Grounds of the Castle & Norman Village.
So much to Explore
From the Castle grounds and animals, to the House on the hill museum, there's just so much to see.
Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle
Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and feel the ambience of a bygone lifestyle
Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site
Visit the only medieval Castle and Norman Village reconstructed on its original site to exist in the world
An all-weather, all-in-one heritage entertainment complex where prehistory, history and nostalgia combine to make one great full exciting day out for the whole family
Three fabulous attractions for one admission price, a fantastic family day out for all ages
Interactive Experience
There's so much to see and do at the Castle with hands-on interactive experiences.
House on the Hill Museum
The House on the Hill Museum contains the largest toy collection in the world from the Victorian era right up to the 1990’s.
Dinosaur Encounter
Animatronic dinosaurs with realistic sounds, a huge caged T-Rex and life size Velociraptors, Tri-Ceratops, moving Allosaurus and an Ankylosaurs.
Schools & Groups
Mountfitchet Castle is a unique, fun, and educational place to visit for schools and groups of all ages
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Mountfitchet Castle and Norman village of 1066 is a world famous visitor attraction with a wealth of living history and education for all ages to enjoy.
🎃 Halloween Fun at Mountfitchet Castle! 👻![]()
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Join us for a spooktacular adventure this Halloween!![]()
Children can explore the castle grounds, hunt for spooky clues, solve the ghostly puzzle, and win a special prize! 🕵️♂️💀![]()
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It’s a hauntingly good day out for the whole family — costumes welcome!![]()
No need to book, just come along and join the fun at Mountfitchet Castle!![]()
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Visit www.mountfitchetcastle.com for details.![]()
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Just a little reminder that our Halloween event is only a day away! 👻![]()
Our event runs from the 25th October until the 2nd November! 🎃![]()
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Please note that as the clocks go back this weekend it may adjust our last entry and closing times throughout the event, as we start to loose the light in the evenings. Please check our website for time updates. ![]()
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No need to pre book, just turn up and purchase your tickets on the gate. ![]()
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We hope to welcome you and your families soon for some spooky fun! ![]()
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Join us this Halloween at Mountfitchet Castle for Ghostly Gatherings! Enjoy creepy fun hunting the ghosts, and a hauntingly good day for the whole family. Costumes welcome!![]()
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No need to book, just come along and enjoy the fun from 25th October until 2nd November.
Join us this Halloween at Mountfitchet Castle for Ghostly Gatherings! Enjoy creepy fun hunting the ghosts, and a hauntingly good day for the whole family. Costumes welcome!![]()
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No need to book, just come along and enjoy the fun from 25th October until 2nd November.![]()
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#daysout #daysoutwithkids #essex #essexmums #Halloween #castle #entertainment #pumpkinseason #ghost #funday #mountfitchetcastle
The House on the Hill Museum
Whilst at Mountfitchet Castle don’t forget to visit The House on the Hill Museum which is included in your entry price. The Museum contains the largest toy collection in the world with over 80,000 toys from the Victorian era right up to the 1990’s. View the Showbiz Collection – Only Fools and Horses three wheeled van, Dads Army display, film and TV props and life sized figures from Star Wars and Dr Who. Don’t miss the Rock ‘n’ Roll exhibition celebrating the golden era of the 1960’s and 70s. Located within the Museum is The Haunted Manor, if you’re feeling brave enough Encounter our life sized dinosaurs on the way to the museum and try your hand at Fossil hunting in our Palaeontology House, can you find the Velociraptors claw? Visit the the Museum’s website for full details.
A Treasure Trove Awaits at The House on the Hill Museum
Step inside and discover our newly displayed antique cabinets, each one brimming with history and character. This treasure trove of antiques is not just for viewing – many are available to purchase and take home.
Visit Mountfitchet Castle’s House on the Hill Museum today and uncover unique pieces of the past in our ever-growing collection.
Tea Room & Gift Shop
Delicious hot and cold snacks, toasties, panini’s, freshly made sandwiches, delicious homemade cakes, freshly ground coffee and speciality teas are always available in our visitors centre. We have indoor seating and a large outdoor picnic area.
We stock a huge range of gifts and souvenirs, jewellery, accessories, books, biscuits and fudge in our shop with prices ranging from pocket money items starting at 50p to the more valuable rare collectables in our antique centre.