Mountfitchet Castle Experience

Stansted
Essex
CM24 8SP

Tel: +44 (0)1279 813 237
Fax: +44 (0)1279 816 391
Email: info@mountfitchetcastle.com
Web: http://www.mountfitchetcastle.com


Travel back in time to medieval England of 1066 as you wander through Mountfitchet Castle and Norman village at this world famous unique living heritage site.

Adjacent to the historic castle is The House on the Hill Toy Museum where you can take a nostalgic trip and come face to face with Daleks, see a life size Jar Jar Binks and have a close encounter with prehistoric Dinosaurs. View the Rock 'n' Roll exhibition and enjoy playing the early end-of-pier amusement machines.

An interesting historic and educational fun day for all the family.

Additional Information:

  • Parking
  • Food
  • Picnic area
  • Gift shop
  • No dogs
  • Toilets

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    11th March to 11th November:
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. Last admission 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    All attractions included in admission price:

    Adult £8.50; Child £6.50; Senior Citizen £7.50.

    Group rates are available, please telephone or visit the Castle web site for details.

    Directions
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