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Hammond Castle


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 27 attractions in Gloucester
Traveler Description: Hammond castle was built by John Hays Hammond Jr. inventor of the remote control. The castle is a place to house a unique collection of medieval... more »
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Attraction type: Historic home, Art museum, Castle, History museum, Other
Address: 80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-283-7673

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5 of 5 stars
icantBwhoUR   3 contributions
Mass
Aug 10, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

$10 fee. Need about 1-2 hours to really see it And not a good place for people who have a hard time with narrow stairs. Set high on cliffs, the view is beautiful!!!!! The parking lot is small but wasn’t busy. Walk down the stairs to the main entrance and in the gift shop pay the $10 fee. The castle... more

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5 of 5 stars
LuvtoKayak   6 contributions
Rhode Island
Jul 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I'm so happy we made the time during our vacation to see the castle. The sea views from the gardens and most windows were amazing. I liked that you were free to tour the castle on your own and didn't need to have a guided tour. They allow you to take pictures including flash photography which was a pleasant surprise.... more

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4 of 5 stars
karaturtlegirl   9 contributions
Manchester, NH
Aug 23, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

One of my boyfriend's first comments to the visitors we encourtered after we toured the Hammond Castle, was "the place is a little run down." The place does hosts weddings and has potential as a great venue, but the grounds definetely could use a little upkeep and the interior rooms some dusting. The ocean views from the castle's windows are... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Redlands, California
Jul 12, 2005
20/32 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
easthampton ma
Jul 12, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
Pas2   8 contributions
PA
Jun 26, 2005
5/7 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
North Adams, MA
Mar 17, 2004
9/11 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Grafton, MA
Sep 21, 2003
3/4 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Concord, North Carolina
Mar 23, 2003
3/4 found this review helpful

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

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Hammond Castle Address

80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-283-7673