MCAdmin – Mountfitchet Castle https://mountfitchetcastle.com Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:31:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/castlefavicon.ico MCAdmin – Mountfitchet Castle https://mountfitchetcastle.com 32 32 Easter Bunny Trail https://mountfitchetcastle.com/easter-bunny-trail/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:41:53 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1488 28th March to the 12th April 2026

Prebook online or just show up on the day

Why not hop, skip and jump down to our Easter Bunny Trail. Find the lost Easter Bunnies around the Castle the hop to the shop to claim a prize at the end of your visit.

]]> Opening Day Has Arrived! Step Into History Today https://mountfitchetcastle.com/opening-day-has-arrived-step-into-history-today/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:01:43 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1626 Visit Mountfitchet Castle and step back into the sights, sounds and smells of a real medieval village! 🏰 Wander through the authentic castle grounds, explore hands-on experiences, and meet our friendly free-roaming animals.

While you’re here, discover even more amazing attractions on site!

🧸 House on the Hill Museum – home to the largest collection of toys in the world.

🦖 Dinosaur Encounter – come face to face with incredible moving dinosaurs including Velociraptor, Allosaurus and Ankylosaurus.

👻 Haunted Manor – if you dare, explore our eerie haunted experience filled with spooky surprises.

It’s a fantastic day out for families, history lovers, and adventurers of all ages!

🎟 Tickets can be booked online or purchased at the gate on the day.

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]]> Ghostly Gatherings! https://mountfitchetcastle.com/ghostly-gatherings/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:16:41 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1524 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!

No need to book, just come along and enjoy the fun from 25th October until 2nd November.

]]> Halloween at Mountfitchet Castle 25th Oct – 2nd Nov 2025 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/halloween-at-mountfitchet-castle-2025/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:36:00 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1507 Halloween is coming to Mountfitchet Castle – running from 25th October – 2nd November.

More details coming soon…

Rabbits in Halloween costume sitting beside pumpkins
]]> Late Arrivals! https://mountfitchetcastle.com/late-arrivals/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:14:49 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1537 🐥✨ New our rather late New Arrivals at Mountfitchet Castle! ✨🐥
Come and meet our adorable newly-hatched chicks! A delightful addition to our castle family, these little fluffballs are already charming visitors of all ages. Don’t miss the chance to see them up close on your next visit! 🏰💛

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]]> A Treasure Trove Awaits at The House on the Hill Museum https://mountfitchetcastle.com/a-treasure-trove-awaits-at-the-house-on-the-hill-museum/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:32:11 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1520 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.

]]> Our newest rescue deer https://mountfitchetcastle.com/our-newest-rescue-deer/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:38:32 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1493 We would like to officially announce the arrival of our newest rescue deer…Willow and Hazel ❤

Willow and Hazel are around 2 and 3 weeks old and are settling into their new home nicely.

Although they are a little shy at the moment we are sure they will be happy to join the rest of the herd later in the year when they have gotten older 🦌🦌

Welcome to your new home babies

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Baby Deer
]]> Adorable New Arrivals at Mountfitchet Castle! https://mountfitchetcastle.com/adorable-new-arrivals-at-mountfitchet-castle/ Tue, 20 May 2025 14:28:41 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1475 Spring has sprung and so have our newest arrivals! Come and say hello to the chirpy chicks and other adorable baby animals now calling Mountfitchet Castle home.
There’s something to melt everyone’s heart.

👶 Perfect for families
📸 Ideal for unforgettable photos
🐐 Hands-on fun with animal encounters

Don’t miss this magical experience — the baby animals are only little for a short time!

📍 Mountfitchet Castle, Essex
📅 Open daily | 🕒 10am–5pm

Step back in time — and fall in love with our tiniest new arrivals! 🏰💛

]]> Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Donation https://mountfitchetcastle.com/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-donation/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:31:50 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1248 This Chad Valley 1930’s Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs collection was very kindly donated by Susan Pelly.

Come and see this lovely collection and much, much more at The House on the Hill Museum in Mountfitchet Castle.

]]> Exploring the Castle in the Autumn Sunshine https://mountfitchetcastle.com/exploring-the-castle-in-the-autumn-sunshine/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:13:35 +0000 https://mountfitchetcastle.com/?p=1232 Our beautiful little baby deer have been enjoying themselves this week exploring the castle.

Ziggy and the older deer have welcomed them into the herd and have been busy showing them around.

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