Where is Lullingstone Castle?

Lullingstone Castle is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0JA), in the parish of Eynsford.

How do I get to Lullingstone Castle?

The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0JA.

Who owns Lullingstone Castle?

Lullingstone Castle is owned by Hart-Dyke family.

Is Lullingstone Castle a listed building?

Lullingstone Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.

Is Lullingstone Castle a protected site?

Yes — Lullingstone Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Does Lullingstone Castle charge admission?

Lullingstone Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

Castles · London

Lullingstone Castle

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Lullingstone Castle — historic manor house in the village of Lullingstone in England.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Eynsford · 0.7 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Lullingstone Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. It covers approximately 317 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Address: DA4 0JA. Wikidata describes it as: "historic manor house in the village of Lullingstone in England". Coordinates: 51.3579°, 0.1962°.

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Heritage listing

Lullingstone Castle is a historic manor house, set in an estate in the village of Lullingstone and the civil parish of Eynsford in the English county of Kent. It has been inhabited by members of the Hart Dyke family for twenty generations including current owner Tom Hart Dyke.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Lullingstone Castle is one of England's oldest family estates, with a rich history dating back to the Domesday period. The site features the World Garden, which showcases a blend of plant heritage and modern horticulture.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the manor of Lullingstone was acquired in 1279 by Gregory de Rokesley, who served eight terms as Lord Mayor of London. It passed down in the Rokesley family for several generations before being sold to the Peche family. The present manor house was started in 1497 by Sir John Peche, High Sheriff of Kent for 1494-95 and later (1509) joint Lord Deputy of Calais. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were regular visitors to the house. In 1543 the estate passed by marriage to his nephew, Sir Percyvall Hart, chief steward and knight harbinger to King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I. He died in 1580 and the estate passed to his…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.3579, 0.1962
County: Kent
District: Sevenoaks
Parish: Eynsford
Postcode: DA4 0JA
Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
Phone: 01322 862114
Established: 1543
Nearest railway station: Eynsford — 0.7 km
Opening: Thursday to Sunday 11am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
Official site: www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q6702874 (CC0)
wikipedia: Lullingstone Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Lullingstone Castle (geograph 7526378).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lullingstone Castle?: Lullingstone Castle is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0JA), in the parish of Eynsford.
What is Lullingstone Castle?: Lullingstone Castle — historic manor house in the village of Lullingstone in England.
How do I get to Lullingstone Castle?: The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0JA.
When was Lullingstone Castle built?: Built or established in 1543.
Who owns Lullingstone Castle?: Lullingstone Castle is owned by Hart-Dyke family.
Is Lullingstone Castle a listed building?: Lullingstone Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
Is Lullingstone Castle a protected site?: Yes — Lullingstone Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Does Lullingstone Castle charge admission?: Lullingstone Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

Plan your visit

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Heritage listing

Summary from the official site

Protected designations

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

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