VISIT
Hedingham Castle is the most iconic of all East Anglian fortresses commanding Essex for nine centuries
Enjoy entry to the historic gardens and Castle of Hedingham. Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature and history of the estate, explore the Norman Keep, bring a picnic and make a day of it. Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome, however they cannot go inside the Castle.
The Keep Tearoom is open for seating indoors as well as takeaway, serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. We recommend booking your tickets online in advance but they can also be purchased on the gate on the day (card payment only).
Please be aware that the grounds can get rather muddy at this time of year depending on how much rain we’ve had so do bring wellies and dress for the Great British Weather!
Please note: we are not open every day to the public due to a busy schedule of weddings and private events. See below for dates we are open for the next couple of months.
Historic Houses Membership
Enjoy free admission on Garden Entry
Purchase yours today
If you have a Historic Houses membership or another discount card for entry, we do still require you to book your ticket for the day you would like to visit, to allow us to monitor numbers. For HHA members, please select the HHA ticket option using the booking form above, click through to choose your preferred date and process your tickets - we will then need to see your HHA membership card on arrival to admit free entry.
Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Pass
Enjoy 2 for 1 admission on Garden Entry
Purchase yours today
If you have a 2-for-1 Gardeners’ World Pass, please select a full price standard adult ticket using the booking form above, and then add the free ticket option for Gardeners’ World and proceed to choosing your selected date. You must show your Gardeners’ World Pass on arrival to validate your free ticket. Without the Pass, you may not be able to enter the grounds unless you pay full price.
Events
Entry Information & Prices
Gallery
Whether you're exploring within the walls of the keep and escaping the 21st century, or unearthing the hidden treasures of the castle's rich history, you will be amazed by the unexpected.
Discover the dungeons and towers, nooks and crannies, tree trails and wooded glades for picnics, famous snowdrops and daffodils, and if you are lucky you will come across the Constable of the Keep.
Relax and unwind, lunch or walk. Enjoy another world.
Education
Stay
Exclusive Hire
You don’t have to go abroad to get away.
Not when there’s so many fascinating holiday spots here; in Essex especially. We have the same amount of sunshine as the south coast but less rainfall.
The Essex Countryside makes a great adventure. Whether you prefer entertainment, culture, nightlife, the coast or long rural walks, Essex has inspired many heavenly holidays and days out. At the castle we provide something for everyone, and the Events programme is so much fun. Living it up locally is sustainable, fascinating and instead of that plane ticket, buy a Season Ticket. From theatre to car-shows, jousts to outdoor cinema, let us entertain you.
You will be inspired.
The Estate
The Royal Chamber
Local Attractions
Foodie Finds
Hedingham Castle is part of Historic Houses.
Historic Houses are worth joining. Like the National Trust and English Heritage, Historic House members can enter FREE for our normal open days. These houses have a special and unique atmosphere because they are Beautiful, Lived-in, Diverse, and Local. Visit them and discover for yourself.
Click here to join and use the offer code HED161 at the checkout to get £5 off your membership fee.
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Points to Note
Access
Access to the Castle, and within it, involves steep stairs so is unsuitable for prams and wheelchairs. Some parts of the grounds present varying degrees of difficulty for those with mobility issues, but there are easy, accessible walks for all.
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome within the grounds, except on Event days. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are not permitted in the Castle itself.
Tea Room
The Tea Room is located inside the Castle on the first floor which is accessed only via steps. It is open for takeaway and sitting inside, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks including cakes and crisps.
Cash
We only take card on the gate and in the Tea Room. We recommend that tickets for Garden & Castle admission are purchased online ahead of arrival.