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Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle
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Eastnor Castle in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Business or private parties can stay in the castle’s beautiful bedrooms and our highly professional team is on hand to organise every aspect of your visit. Open for visitors on selected days between Easter and September each year with fun for the whole family. Dogs are very welcome in the grounds and inside the castle. Eastnor Castle is the Wedding Venue and the Roy family’s English Stately Home in Season 1 of HBO’s Succession.
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  • Claire I
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Last stop before travelling home
    Loved the walk in the deer park, stopped off for a coffee at the woodshed and drink for fur baby. Left the car in the car park and took the short walk to the castle. Dog friendly and an off lead area for the furry one, although not many water bowels around for him. Castle interesting and dog friendly and the walk around the lake was great.
    Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle and we hope you are able to visit again soon. Thank you also for your feedback about the water bowls, we shall ensure we review this.
    Written 12 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 10 April 2023
  • Mark L
    Bromsgrove, United Kingdom351 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very busy Easter Saturday
    We booked our tickets a couple of days before as we new the weather was going to be nice over Easter. It turned out to be very busy when we arrived and parked close by in a field. We decided to do the walk around the lake as soon as we arrived which took in some lovely views of the castle. We stopped for a picnic and enjoyed the view. We had a walk round the inside of the castle which was mildly interesting. I would highly recommend the food and ice creams when visiting which were all reasonably priced. The castle and its surroundings are very pretty and at £14 the entrance fee wasn’t too expensive. We all had a great time and would recommend a visit although opening dates are limited throughout the year.
    Thank you for your review of Eastnor Castle and we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon.
    Written 12 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 April 2023
  • Amy H
    Reading, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great dog-friendly family day out
    We received a very warm welcome from the two gentlemen entertainers, the staff in the castle were very friendly and informative answering all our questions, our children loved the juggling men on stilts and completing the maze!! A good day out with the family and our dog. The Easter Trail was fab too.
    Thank you for your kind review and we hope you are able to visit again soon.
    Written 19 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 April 2023
  • herefordliz
    Hereford, United Kingdom5,392 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely Place
    This is the first time I've visited Eastnor Castle, even though I am half an hour away. We were there for the steam weekend that the castle had on and it was really good. We had a look round the house, we will be returning to do the house tour. It was very busy, but I am glad that we went as it was well worth it.
    Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle and we do hope you will return one day.
    Written 21 June 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 28 May 2023
  • Emmaklincs
    Grantham, United Kingdom47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb place for children
    The grounds around the castle are lovely, our two Grandsons age 8 & 5 loved it. The little landrovers were great & went slow enough for them to be steered safely. The adventure play area near the castle is well thought out, jeeps & bikes to play on & a really safe but exciting woodland rope walk in the trees. Slides, wooden structures & tree rope swings provided lots of fun. The lakeside walk around the lake area had more rope swings, dens & balancing walkways, lots to explore with seats for adults & some scenic picnic spots. We were really impressed with all the facilities & the cleanliness of the place itself. Well worth a visit.
    Thank you for your kind review; we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day out with your grandsons. We do hope you'll be able to visit again in the future.
    Written 21 June 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 31 May 2023
  • Alex B
    Willenhall, United Kingdom115 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eastnor Excellence
    Came here with our dog on a Sunday. It was easy to find and is well signposted. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The lakeside and woodland walks were beautiful and the dog loved them. The castle is beautiful and is really interesting inside with all the artifacts and historical value. The fact dogs are allowed inside is a bonus and a refreshing change from most places. The food was nice and there was loads to do. Would highly recommend giving this place a visit.
    Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle and we're so pleased to read that you enjoyed your visit.
    Written 7 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 July 2023
  • Jeffrey1809
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Great Afternoon Out
    Although we have lived in Gloucestershire for many years, this is the first time we have visited Eastnor Castle. They had organised a small steam fair so we decided to go. We were pleasantly surprised how delightful the place is. It was one of those idyllic English Summer Sundays. Families were strolling and lazing in the extensive grounds, eating ice creams, drinking teas and eating cakes. The steam fair was interesting and quite busy. We undertook a tour of the castle (which was built as a Victorian home and not for defensive purposes). There were plenty of rooms to see and the guides were very attentive and helpful. All in all it made for a lovely afternoon out. Highly recommended.
    Thank you for your kind review and we do hope to be able to welcome you back to Eastnor Castle another time.
    Written 7 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 July 2023
  • Bernie S
    Belfast, United Kingdom660 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely lake walk
    We visited Eastnor on a Sunday morning in July. It opens at 10.30 and is open Sunday to Thursday. There is a big car park and it is only 5 minutes drive from Ledbury where we were staying. We didn’t visit the castle but chose the lake walk - around 40 minutes with lovely views of the castle. There is a maze on site which we tried too. Plenty of picnic tables and children’s activities. We ate outside at the tearoom although it was quite crowded.
    Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle.
    Written 16 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 August 2023
  • A W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic afternoon out!
    What a thoroughly lovely afternoon out! The castle was very interesting; the lakeside walk was very peaceful and the maze was great fun. The entry cost was very reasonable compared to some other castles/historical buildings and we shall definitely visit again. Wonderful!
    Thank you for your kind review and we hope to see you again soon.
    Written 16 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 August 2023
  • Janet E
    Hereford, United Kingdom112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely superb
    Eastnor Castle is well worth visiting and excellent value for money. The grounds and castle are beautifully maintained and there are plenty of staff around. Not only are the grounds very picturesque and accessible but the castle is a delight with so many interesting things to see. Each room has a laminated information sheet which is easy reading and not designed to be a laborious history lesson! There are volunteer guides in most rooms who are there if you need them. What is lovely is that there is a lovely family feel to the place so it’s not just a tableau of a museum. There is a great deal to see and take in. The tea room is wonderful, with slick service and fresh products and best of all - very reasonably priced. The ice cream parlours have great flavours but unfortunately our server did not give us a decent size scoop for the money paid. This was down to an individual not doing the right thing for her employees. The toilets were beautifully restored and clean. We had the happiest of days thank you.
    Thank you for your lovely review and we do hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
    Written 16 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 August 2023
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Darron H
Stafford, UK23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family

Absolutely fantastic, fabulous and that's just the staff. The staff made you feel like they were just there for you. Thank you for making the weekend special.

Selection of foods was delicious,

A brilliant castle very large with a great range of rooms to visit, but the grounds and the views to the castle are the highlight and amazing.

Rooms were perfect and a good selection of soaps and coffee/tea. The interior of the room was like a Museum and I spent time exploring.

Thank you everyone for making the weekend very special.
Written 26 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle; we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit.
Written 29 September 2023
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judithecooper
Birmingham, UK21 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
When we arrived the receptionist was barely civil & definitely couldn’t be said to be friendly or welcoming (& totally ignored us when we left!).
All the other staff were excellent & happy to engage & were really friendly & helpful, making our visit a pleasure!
Selection of food on offer in the tea room was poor - we were not expecting a huge menu but had thought we might get a scone or some soup.
The grounds are beautiful but the map & signage was poor, so we gave up trying to find all the trees!
Written 26 September 2023
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Thank you for your review and for your feedback which will be taken on board.
Written 29 September 2023
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Dr.Stef
Burnham-On-Sea, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Returned to Eastnor after a somewhat disappointing initial visit. Back to continue my mission to capture locations used in The Canterville Ghost ('86).

A huge shout out to Charlotte Moody, who arranged for my free return to the castle, Ed, the Duty Manager, who was an absolute star in helping me search for some of the trickier-to-find locations and a terrific fellow all round.

Kudos too to Karen, who allowed me access to some closed-off areas and a gigantic thanks to his magnificent majesty, James Hervey-Bathurst, for allowing me to film in the castle. One of the guides (Julie from Missouri) was not sure about the appropriateness of my operation inside the castle and consulted James accordingly. James was fine about it for which I am eternally grateful.

I spent pretty much the whole day here and probably got on some of the staff's nerves with my badgering questions and blithering enthusiasm. So thanks to all the staff that had to put up with me on the day.

Dogs are allowed inside the castle and quite a few visitors took advantage of this. The Hervey-Bathurst's obviously have a great affection for dogs, which is a sentiment to be applauded and one to which I completely concur!

So I visited on a Monday this time (to avoid Tour Guide Tuesdays) and this actually came with a different limitation. This being that the rooms are roped-off, meaning that visitors are restricted to a sort of viewing area in each room. On Tour Guide Tuesdays, you can enter and explore the rooms thoroughly and TGTs have now been changed to include a visit to the upstairs rooms.

Being roped-off actually simplified my operation in that I didn't feel quite as compelled to be as anal with my shooting schedule, saving time and effort.

So it is swings and roundabouts regarding the visiting days. You can visit on a Tuesday where you are confined to a group but have more maneuverability in each room or you have more freedom to roam on the other days, but with slightly less access inside the rooms.

Either way, it shows that Eastnor Castle staff listen to their visitors' suggestions and are pro-active in adapting to feedback. They definitely want their visitors to have a great time and I was showed great kindness and flexibility on my second trip there.

6/5 (A hearty recommend!)

P.s. Have a great holiday in Devon, Margaret!
Written 20 September 2023
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Thank you for re-visiting us and for taking the time to review us again. We're very pleased with a 6 out of 5 rating this time and are so pleased you enjoyed your visit!
Written 29 September 2023
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AlanSchofield
UK210 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We decided to visit this castle even though it’s outward appearance was not overly encouraging, in the scale of things it’s not too old. However inside is full of much older treasures, particularly armour, and the charming room attendants helped us understand how the collections had been gathered. The gardens contain several outstanding trees and made for a pleasant walk. Close to the fine town of Ledbury so made an interesting day out.
Written 11 September 2023
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Thank you for your kind review.
Written 13 September 2023
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David232
Salisbury, UK75 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Plenty of high Victoriana to see inside the castle. Limited access to bedroom doorways was a problem when it was busy.

In the main hall there were several stuffed animals and birds on show. The “we’ve had negative remarks about these” laminated card didn’t help matters one bit as it basically dismissed any concerns in an arrogant and high handed way.

Struggled a bit with some poorly marked estate trails. It wasn’t obvious how to access the deer park.
Written 10 September 2023
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Written 13 September 2023
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PandM_10
Great Malvern, UK258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
The castle is large with a good range of rooms to visit, but the grounds and the views to the castle are the highlight.
Slade flmed a video here!
Written 5 September 2023
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Thank you for your review.
Written 13 September 2023
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Aline J
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We got there at 3.45 pm, last entrance is at 4. We have been asked for 68£ (family of 2 adults+3 kids) while we were only 3 (2 ad + 1 kid). I asked for explanations and we have been charged 36£ (half price!!!). We finally got in at 3.50 and have been warned in each room from each room responsible that they were closing at 4… while outside the castle a panel says 4 pm last admittance closure 4.30pm. They closed many room accesses in order to push us out quickly… which happened at 4.10! Not recommended at all! If they needed to close earlier they should not accept payment, but apologise and refuse our money… it would be more correct!
Visit some where else, plenty of other very nice places with friendly staff!
Written 1 September 2023
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Thank you for your review and we're so sorry to hear of your experience. Would you be kind enough to please email us on enquiries@eastnorcastle.com so that we may understand more about your visit? Thank you.
Written 13 September 2023
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Chilterner101
Oxfordshire, UK96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A great property and great grounds. The interiors are wonderful .. do take the time to read the information cards in each of the downstairs rooms as they really bring the furniture, wall decorations and properties to life. Behold the Italian love chest, the Viennese chairs, the armour, the 10-year Turkish carpet, the ship made by prisoners of the Napoleonic War, the animatronic clock, the marble cabinets and so much more.

Once you are done with the main event you can while away hours walking around the peaceful lake and in the arboretum (which is hilly by the way). We visited on a bank holiday Monday and it never felt busy, let alone crowded.

Just one tip ... they really should revise their entrance ticketing. Many people will book online but when you arrive there is little/no mobile phone signal so they resorted to looking up our name. And then the lovely chap at the door of the castle itself also asked to see our booking of which we had no proof. Why they don't just give you a pass/ticket at the carpark office when you check-in is beyond me.

In summary, Eastnor is well worth your time (and compared to National Trust £££ properties) is good value. I'd recommend to anyone in the area
Written 1 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle, and for your feedback regarding our ticketing.
Written 13 September 2023
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Toby
London, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Brilliant castle, crammed full of amazing relics and bits of history. Just coming into the entrance hall you're met with some amazing pieces of 17th century furniture, portraits and photographs, suits of armour, the biggest broadsword I've ever seen, and yet more! The rooms are decorated to an incredible degree, so plenty to marvel at. The best part about this place was the fact that it's entirely dog friendly - apparently the owners have dogs who get the run of the castle when it's closed, so they're more than happy to have other dogs in to visit. Our two had a nice time walking round with us, and it was lovely to have them there and not to have to take it in turns whilst others waited outside with the dogs. The grounds were lovely - lots of little paths and routes around, there are designated walks it seems but we made our own way through part of the woodland and round the lake which was very picturesque. The cafe has sandwiches, cake & tea, not much else but good for a light lunch, and there's an ice cream bar too with dog ice creams on offer as well.
Written 31 August 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle; we're so pleased you (and your dogs) enjoyed your day out.
Written 13 September 2023
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Karen M
49 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Enjoyed our visit especially the castle interior which was beautiful and informative. The staff were also friendly and knowledgeable and enhanced our visit.
We also enjoyed a walk around the lake, the setting is lovely and some impressive trees.
Only point of criticism is the cafe which was overcrowded with a queue even on a relatively quiet day and the inside seating was limited and not so pleasant.
Written 31 August 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review Eastnor Castle.
Written 13 September 2023
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