Berkhamsted Castle

Visitor Information

Location: In Berkhamsted, adjacent to back entrance to railway station
Location map

Opening Hours:

10.00am-4.00pm (winter)
10.00am-6.00pm (summer)
Contact: 01442 871737 (Mr Stevens, key keeper)

How much does it cost? Free

How to get here...

Train: Berkhamsted station is on the London Midland line from Birmingham to Euston. The station is adjacent to the castle site. More information

Road:Take the A4251 into Berkhamsted, then follow signs to the station (from the traffic lights in the centre of town, take the Lower Kings Road, over the canal bridge and the station can be found on the left. Drive left under the railway bridge just after the station and the castle is on the right).

Bus: Arriva operates frequent services between Watford and Aylesbury (No 500) or between Hemel and Northchurch (No 32), stopping in the High Street. More information

Facilities...

Access for disabled is reasonable, though there are some steep slopes on site.

Parking: Some spaces adjacent to the site, or town car parks are within walking distance

Shop: None

Toilets: None (closest facilities are at station)

Picnics: Yes, but limited shelter

Castle Lodge

The Castle Lodge at Berkhamsted


	VISITOR ROOM There is a display of 16 panels of information. The Room can be opened by request for school and other groups as part of the Group bookings and castle tours which are offered to schools and other groups during the week and at weekends. There is no charge for school and young persons' groups but a donation is appreciated to further the work of the Society. Please contact Jenny Sherwood 01442 865158 to book in advance. Visitor Room opening times: Easter Weekend and from May to end Sep 10am-6pm

Castle Booklet

Castle booklet

A booklet about our unique Motte & Bailey Castle @ £2 (also a French version @ £2)

Postcards

We now sell 4 different postcards of old photos and prints of the Castle from the Society's Collection @ 30p each or £1 for the set

Other publications