There is nothing there to see - just a mound of earth More

As the title suggested this is a fun plcae to bring small children. I haven't been here for a few years, but know that it is a place that is enjoyed by my nephews. More

A lovely experiance for kids and Adults Great Fun. More

Not your usual day out at a castle. Made from wood for a start. The exhibitions are well set out and have plenty of information to enable you to follow what went on when the Castle was in it's hayday. Perhaps not a full day out but definately an afternoon, just make sure that you pick good weather is my... More

This is a great place to take children for a school trip. The class especially enjoyed the animals roaming! More

Have to say this had to be one of the best days out ive had in a long time! Took my wife and two youngsters out for an informative and fun day out! To start with very easy to locate, and the council carpark right next to the castle is very cheap! The staff are extremely friendly and were able... More

Good activities for children and alot of interactive displays. Plenty of tame animals to feed including deer, goats and sheep. Gives you an insight to how the fort was in the Norman time and how they lived. There's plenty of picnic tables or there is a small cafe that sells the usual. I would note can be tricky if you... More

Very interesting castle/middle ages fortress - well maintained and accessible, together with huge toy/TV and film museum also well worth the visit. More

I took my girls (6 & 8) & their Grandad (70) & this really is a place to cater for all ages. Mountfitchet is set out as a Norman settlement, so not only do you have the main house or "castle" but also a taste of how the community that supported it worked. There's lots of hands on fun, my... More