MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER
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Stansted, Essex CM24 8LY

Mountfitchet Castle and the House on the Hill Museum are now closed for the winter, and will re-open on 14th March 2026. Thank you to all of our visitors during 2025, see you in 2026.

Awards

Below are just a small selection of the many awards Mountfitchet Castle and the Museum have received.
Trip Advisor
Visit England Award
Visit Essex Award
  • Voted Essex Attraction Of The Year Award by Good Britain Guide
  • British Tourist Board Certification of Distinction Award
  • Runner-up English Tourist Board Marketing Award
  • Runner-up London Tourist Board Presidents Awards
  • Carnegie Interpret Britain Commendation Award
  • Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020