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Chiddingstone Castle Historic House | Collections | Venue

Chiddingstone Castle is managed by The Denys Eyre Bower Bequest (reg Charity 291203).
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Dedicated to preserving the castle, its extensive collections and its grounds in perpetuity for public benefit. Chiddingstone Castle has been described as a treasure in the Garden of England. A fascinating historic house with Tudor origins and Victorian rooms, set in 35 acres of beautiful grounds, housing the amazing collections of the late Denys Eyre Bower - Japanes armour, swords and lacquerware; Ancient Egyptian artefacts; Buddhist antiquities and Stuart & Jacobite art and artefacts. A fairytale wedding and hospitality venue, with a delightful Tea Room and well-stocked Gift Shop.

Our Egyptian Collection has many fascinating artefacts. Some are over 3000 years old. Come and take a look before the en...
09/10/2026

Our Egyptian Collection has many fascinating artefacts. Some are over 3000 years old. Come and take a look before the end of our 2026 season.

Open Thursday to Sunday 11-5 until 1 November. Except when closed for private events. See website for details.

First glimpse of Autumn in the grounds 🍁🍂 The perfect time of year to come for a walk and pop into the tea room 🫖☕️The w...
06/10/2026

First glimpse of Autumn in the grounds 🍁🍂 The perfect time of year to come for a walk and pop into the tea room 🫖☕️

The woodland path is currently firm under foot.

Tea Room open Thursday to Sunday 11-5 until November 1st (with the exception of private events). Please check website for details.

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Last pop of Autumn rose colour 🌹Our Chiddingstone Castle gardening volunteer, Jonathan Cook, has been tending to the bor...
05/10/2026

Last pop of Autumn rose colour 🌹

Our Chiddingstone Castle gardening volunteer, Jonathan Cook, has been tending to the borders and encouraging a last flurry of rose blooms.

🍰☕ WIN a Cream Tea for 4 at Chiddingstone Castle! ☕🍰 *COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*Before we tuck in for winter, we're treati...
29/09/2026

🍰☕ WIN a Cream Tea for 4 at Chiddingstone Castle! ☕🍰 *COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*

Before we tuck in for winter, we're treating one lucky group to a delicious Cream Tea for 4 in our tea room - freshly baked homemade scones, clotted cream, jam, and a pot of tea or coffee each! 🫖

📅 Prize valid throughout October 2026

We're getting ready to close our doors for the season (last day Sunday 1st November) before we reopen for our 2027 season in March - so this is the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people for one last cosy autumn catch-up in the grounds of the castle before we hibernate! 🍂

TO ENTER:
✅ Follow our page
✅ Comment below and let us know who you'd bring along with you - feel free to tag them too!

Winner announced on Monday 5th October. Good luck! 🎉

We can't wait to welcome you in before we say goodbye to the 2026 season. 💛

Competition is running across Instagram and Facebook.

The House, Collections, Tea Room, Gift Shop and Grounds are closed today for a private event. 26 September 2026. We will...
26/09/2026

The House, Collections, Tea Room, Gift Shop and Grounds are closed today for a private event. 26 September 2026. We will be open from 11am 27 September.

A look back at another beautiful Chiddingstone Castle wedding captured by Claire Wakefield Photography

When the wedding team are doing an evening show round and send these through to the group chat 😍Crazy sunset sky!
24/09/2026

When the wedding team are doing an evening show round and send these through to the group chat 😍

Crazy sunset sky!

Miniature us ❤️Take a look at the models in the library and find out more information on the history of the house. Admis...
18/09/2026

Miniature us ❤️

Take a look at the models in the library and find out more information on the history of the house.

Admission tickets are valid for one year, Historic Houses members can visit for free, Art Fund passes give 50% off and Gardeners’ World visitors can use their 2-for-1 cards here.

For all information visit our website.

The sword from the lake was confirmed as an 1830s bandsman-pattern sword by David Edge (Armourer Emeritus to the Wallace...
15/09/2026

The sword from the lake was confirmed as an 1830s bandsman-pattern sword by David Edge (Armourer Emeritus to the Wallace Collection). Our Curator is considering running a viewing session before we close for the Winter. Do get in touch or comment below if you would like to hear more about this.

The Wallace Collection Chiddingstone Castle, Kent

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Chiddingstone Castle, Chiddingstone
Edenbridge
TN87AD

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(01892) 870347

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