Chiddingstone Castle
Chiddingstone, near Edenbridge, West Kent
Image: Chiddingstone CastleChiddingstone Castle is a historic house in the countryside near Edenbridge, home to wide-ranging historic collections. Visit the house and tea room in season, or come at any time of year to walk the free grounds, lake and woodland trails. It is a quieter alternative to the bigger castles nearby.
Highlights
- Historic house and collections
- Free grounds with lake and woodland trails
- Victorian orangery
- Tea room and gift shop
Good to know
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds
- The castle hosts weddings, so areas can close for private functions
Getting there
Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7ADParking: Free for the first hour, then £1 for up to 2 hours or £3 for the day (machine or RingGo).
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