Although not a National Trust property, we visited the Castle and park as a NT group. The castle and park are run on very similar lines to the NT. As with many of these properties they have an ancient history and aristocratic owners but one feature which may now be unique - the original title (a barony)can pass down both... More

Always wanted to visit here as it is on our doorstep and I had never been. Great Xmas market and lovely grounds to walk in. Great coffee shop too. Something for everyone.

But I did go twice last year and found it to be a totally wonderful experience and I shall definitely go again this year. The gardens are absolutely fantastic. The restaurant is a bit disappointing!

We visited this attraction on a cold day during the Easter school holidays with two grandsons in tow. We booked a timed tour of the inside of the "Castle" and discovered that it is, in fact, really a Grand Stately Home. There is one small part of the building tucked at the back called St John's Tower which is what... More

snowdrops as far as the eye could see, lots of different varieties, on a crisp february day a joy to see the first flowers of spring. Nice cafe inside lots to see very ell kept.

Group visit by coach. Warm welcome on arrival followed by a tour of the estate by our own coach. Very informative and thoroughly enjoyed by the passengers. Lunch in the restaurant was good value with well prepared food. They only serve Light lunches (Jacket Potato, salads etc.,). Afternoon guided tour of the Castle. Guides were very knowledgeable, the inside of... More

Not only is this a wonderful castle, the grounds are outstanding. The 'coach' trip around the grounds is well worth setting aside an hour. It is informative and comes across wonderful sights. The icing on this wonderful cake is the tea rooms which has wonderful fare including, for coeliacs, gluten free options and wonderful cakes.

Visited with friends and although we have walked around the grounds before, this was the first time we had actually been to the house on a guided tour. Not dissappointed, so impressed with the tour that I can honestly say that this was one of the best guided tours around a stately home that I have ever been on, and... More

We have been around the castle before so decided to enjoy the grounds and park by bike. A brilliant map/guide let us explore at our own pace, but without missing things. well worth trying.