Opening Times & Prices

Opening Times

We Are Now Closed Everyday For The Winter Period

We are now currently closed for the winter period and will be open again on Saturday 9th March 2019 until Sunday 10th November.

We open every day until Sunday 10th November including all weekends and bank holidays. 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Please note – the Toy Museum closes at 4.45pm. (from 27th Oct 2019 the Castle will close at 4.00pm (3.45pm for the Toy Museum) to coincide with the end of British Summer Time)

Last Admission is 4.00pm.
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 that from 27th October 2019 the Castle complex will close at 4.00pm to coincide with the end of British Summer Time. Therefore, the last admission time will be 3.00pm.)

Castle Opening Times

Admission Prices

Ticket price includes entrance to

Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Toy Museum and the Dinosaur Encounters
  • Adults £12.00
  • Children (3-13yrs) £10.00
  • OAP's £11.50
Saturday 9th March 2019 until Sunday 10th November

To visit the Haunted Manor in the Toy 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.