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Philippa Millard (2 years ago)
Visited here during half term, they had a pumpkin trail around the garden. Plenty of fun/scary Halloween surprises around the trail. Went in the castle which was very nice. Yes,it is kept quite dark but that's to protect all the wonderful fabrics/tapestries and artwork. So many rooms you can go in really gives a scale of the building. Enjoyed our visit.
Visited here during half term, they had a pumpkin trail around the garden. Plenty of fun/scary Halloween surprises around the trail. Went in the castle which was very nice. Yes,it is kept quite dark but that's to protect all the wonderful fabrics/tapestries and artwork. So many rooms you can go in really gives a scale of the building. Enjoyed our visit.
John Redhead (2 years ago)
This is an absolutely fantastic place, The architecture, the beauty of the place and the gardens are absolutely stunning. The size of the place! It's huge and the grounds are extensive! We had an amazing day at a very reasonable price. The only downside was that we ate in the main cafe which was a very big disappointment. The food had to be sent back several times and they'd even missed bringing us another dish. (That wasn't to dampen the beauty of the place though.
This is an absolutely fantastic place, The architecture, the beauty of the place and the gardens are absolutely stunning. The size of the place! It's huge and the grounds are extensive! We had an amazing day at a very reasonable price. The only downside was that we ate in the main cafe which was a very big disappointment. The food had to be sent back several times and they'd even missed bringing us another dish. (That wasn't to dampen the beauty of the place though.
Jonathon Springer (2 years ago)
Castles aren't my bag. Even though I could definitely be a knight in days gone by, I would say the unnecessary pomp is a drag. However, the brief look around the castle was a flash back in history. The rooms were all ornately decorated and the stark contrast between owners and servants areas was interesting. Worth the admission alone. To add to this we spent a few hours in the garden, my good lady and her sister are both avid gardeners, so they always enjoy a fancy flower or 2. For me and my brother-in-law, it was nice to see them happy. With that said, the hedges are neatly trimmed and the flowers have their funny Latin names attached for light-hearted entertainment that you might even learn something from. All told it was a great 3+ hours and would highly recommend. The gardens can be done without stairs, but the castle is not wheelchair accessible. (Although they had picnic tables designed for wheelchairs/push chairs). Go and get your castle on!
Castles aren't my bag. Even though I could definitely be a knight in days gone by, I would say the unnecessary pomp is a drag. However, the brief look around the castle was a flash back in history. The rooms were all ornately decorated and the stark contrast between owners and servants areas was interesting. Worth the admission alone. To add to this we spent a few hours in the garden, my good lady and her sister are both avid gardeners, so they always enjoy a fancy flower or 2. For me and my brother-in-law, it was nice to see them happy. With that said, the hedges are neatly trimmed and the flowers have their funny Latin names attached for light-hearted entertainment that you might even learn something from. All told it was a great 3+ hours and would highly recommend. The gardens can be done without stairs, but the castle is not wheelchair accessible. (Although they had picnic tables designed for wheelchairs/push chairs). Go and get your castle on!
Julia Tanner (2 years ago)
Excellent introductory talk from volunteer Chris who gave us a brilliantly descriptive explanation of the evolution of the castle and it's occupants over the centuries. This really set the scene for our visit indoors. Garden is looking spectacular at the moment. Well done to all those gardeners. Had a very enjoyable visit. Can highly recommend.
Excellent introductory talk from volunteer Chris who gave us a brilliantly descriptive explanation of the evolution of the castle and it's occupants over the centuries. This really set the scene for our visit indoors. Garden is looking spectacular at the moment. Well done to all those gardeners. Had a very enjoyable visit. Can highly recommend.
Joe Upsall (2 years ago)
Brilliant Day out with lots to see. This is especially good if you are a National Trust member otherwise you will have to pay the entry costs. The Gardens are the main attraction especially on a dry day. However there are lots more to see in the castle so also a good day out if it's raining
Brilliant Day out with lots to see. This is especially good if you are a National Trust member otherwise you will have to pay the entry costs. The Gardens are the main attraction especially on a dry day. However there are lots more to see in the castle so also a good day out if it's raining
