Castles · East of England
Kimbolton Castle
In or near Kimbolton.
Kimbolton Castle — country house in Cambridgeshire, Engand.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kimbolton Castle, use the postcode PE28 0EA for sat-nav directions. Entry details are not provided, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Kimbolton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1200. Wikidata describes it as: "country house in Cambridgeshire, Engand". Coordinates: 52.2956°, -0.3872°.
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Heritage listing
Kimbolton Castle is a country house in Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, England. It was the final home of King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Originally a medieval castle but converted into a stately palace, it was the family seat of the Earls and Dukes of Manchester from 1615 until 1950. It now houses Kimbolton School.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Kimbolton Castle is a historic site with origins dating back to Norman times, featuring an early 18th-century design by architects Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor. It was the family seat of the Dukes of Manchester and is notable as the final residence of Queen Katharine of Aragon.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kimbolton Castle is a country house in Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, England. It was the final home of King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Originally a medieval castle but converted into a stately palace, it was the family seat of the Earls and Dukes of Manchester from 1615 until 1950. It now houses Kimbolton School.
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Background
History
The castle was built by Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex, in the late 12th century. The inner court was rebuilt by Anne, Duchess of Buckingham, in the late 15th century. The fenland climate damaged her health, and she died in the castle on 7 January 1536. The castle was bought by Sir John Popham in 1600 and was later purchased by Sir Henry Montagu, later created 1st Earl of Manchester, in 1615. During 1690 and 1695 the castle courtyard was remodelled and is attributed on stylistic grounds to Henry Bell (1647–1711) who refronted the Tudor courtyard and introduced galleries and the main staircase. George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester commissioned Robert Adam to design the gatehouse,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2956, -0.3872
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Kimbolton
- Postcode
- PE28 0EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- +44 (0)1480 274194
- Established
- 1200
- Official site
- www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q501080 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kimbolton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kimbolton Castle 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kimbolton Castle?
- Kimbolton Castle is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 0EA), in the parish of Kimbolton.
- What is Kimbolton Castle?
- Kimbolton Castle — country house in Cambridgeshire, Engand.
- How do I get to Kimbolton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PE28 0EA.
- When was Kimbolton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Who owns Kimbolton Castle?
- Kimbolton Castle is owned by Kimbolton School.
- Does Kimbolton Castle charge admission?
- Kimbolton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kimbolton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 0EA. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.