Opening Times & Prices

MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER PERIOD AND WILL REOPEN ON 12TH MARCH 2022.

We are currently closed for the winter period.

We will re-open from Monday 12th March until Sunday 6th November 2022 including all weekends and bank holidays. 10.00am to 5.00pm. Last Admission is 4.00pm. The Museum closes at 4.45pm.

We recommend a minimum of 2 hours to ensure you enjoy the full extent of our complex.

Please try and arrive as early as you can to achieve maximum value for money.

Please note –  from 1st Nov 2022 the Castle will close at 4.00pm (3.45pm for the Museum) to coincide with the end of British Summer Time.

No need to book, just arrive and enjoy your visit.

Castle Opening Times

Ticket price includes entrance to

Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Museum and the Dinosaur Encounters
  • Adults £13.50
  • Children (3-13yrs) £11.00
  • OAP's £13.00

To visit the Haunted Manor in the Museum there is a small extra charge of £1.00 per person.

School & Group visits see the school & group visits section of this website or enquire for party rates on 01279 813237.

DISABLED ACCESS: We regret that Disabled Access at the Castle is limited. Please read our Disabled Access Notice for full details.

DOGS: As there are numerous animals roaming freely within the grounds, we regret that we are unable to allow dogs at the Castle.