Farleigh Hungerford Castle

About the garden

Set in the picturesque valley of the River Frome, the castle offers a range of unique features, including the remarkable 14th century chapel housing the tombs of past inhabitants, alongside towers and gardens to explore.

Fairleigh Hungerford Castle provides a wonderful day out and picnic spot for a variety of visitors including families, couples and walkers. There are many hidden treasures to delight in with extensive displays in the Priest’s house, and for those who are brave enough to enter the crypt, there’s the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.

Opening times

Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 4pm

Useful details

Dog walking

Yes - Dogs on leads.

Cafe or restaurant

Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant.

Family

Yes - Children of all ages.

Wheelchair access

Mostly inaccessible (some paths moderately flat and paved). Castle: Ruins are negotiable via steps and rough paths. Grounds: Accessed on impacted gravel, tarmac, paved and earth paths and fairly smooth grass. Some cobbled areas. Wheelchair access is confined to top lawns. There is no wheelchair access into the Chapel and in the Priest's House.

Shops

Yes - There is a gift shop.

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