It's billed falsely by the deteriorating sign out front as "A Medieval Castle," defying the fact that the early 20th century was not, by any measure, "medieval." When John Hays Hammond, Jr., the quirky inventor of the 1920's, built his fabulous medieval-style castle on a point overlooking the sea near Gloucester, Massachucetts, he had no idea that it would become... more

We went to the castle for the 1st time in April 05 for the King Arthur faire. It was the most enjoyable weekend ever! The castle was completely fascinating & the entertainment was 2nd to none. A definite must see. more

I had heard about the castle from relatives that had visited here so I couldn't wait to see it for myself. It can be a bit difficult to locate, but once you are there you are immediately drawn in for an adventure. Please allow several hours to explore every niche and staircase and to read all the plaques. Even my... more

My boyfriend took me to Hammond Castle in November 2003 for my birthday and it was wonderful!! I was in awe! The views from the castle were breathtaking and I loved exploring all the rooms and winding staircases. The Great Hall was amazing and no photo seems to do it justice...you have to be there to really experience it. The... more

The day we visited the castle it was closed. The castle was being prepared for a wedding. We were able to see some of the outside areas, which are gorgeous ... as for the wedding .. it must have been a fairy tale come true! more

We visited Hammond Castle in November 2002. To our sorry, the castle was closed the week we were in Mass. but we loved being there. Took some great pictures and had a lovely conversation with the woman who lives next door. Can't wait to visit when it's open! more