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Bacon's Castle

465 Bacon's Castle Trail, Surry, VA 23883
757-357-5976
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Southwest Exterior Corner of Bacon's Castle
Haunted Evening Exterior
1711 Over the Chamber
Bacon's Castle
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Surry
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Built in 1665, Bacon's Castle, originally known as the Arthur Allen Brick House, is Virginia's oldest documented brick dwelling, North America's only...... more » Owner description: Built in 1665, Bacon's Castle, originally known as the Arthur Allen Brick House, is Virginia's oldest documented brick dwelling, North America's only surviving example of Jacobean Architecture, and has North America's oldest, preserved 17th-century English Formal Garden. Since 1973, Preservation Virginia restores, preserves, and presents the 40-acre historic site as a museum. The Site has a gift shop, restrooms, tourist information desk, guided house tours, 1701 Barn, Smokehouse, Slave Quarters, and self-guided grounds and garden tours. Please follow us on Facebook, and we appreciate your reviews here on TripAdvisor. « less
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Richmond, VA
1 review
“What a treat!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I dont really know what's up with these other reviews, I had a great time! The house was so pretty and so interesting. Its got so much history, and the tour guide did a really good job of explaining each era of the house. I really loved the room where they showed us some of the restoration work they've been... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Nice piece of history”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

historic, period costumes, buildings and furniture More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your recent review of Bacon's Castle. Recently you saw costumed interpreters at Bacon's Castle. Although a colorful part of historical interpretation, the Castle does not regularly offer costumed interpreters. Please follow our official web site or Facebook page in order to learn of upcoming special events and reenactments. We look forward to seeing you again soon! More

Virginia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Worth a Try.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Haven't been myself but my friends say it's worth the trip. More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your recommendation about visiting Bacon's Castle. The Castle is now open for guest visitation on Fridays through Sundays. Fridays and Saturdays we are open for gift shopping, tours, and tourist information between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays we are open between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and your friends very... More

Surry, Virginia, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“very average”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

the inside was a big disappointment, I was expecting a grand old house furnished beautifully, but it was not, the gardens were nice. More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your comments. The Castle is not a traditional decorated house museum. The exhibit rooms with artifacts and displays represent items documented from the 1711 and 1755 periods. The other chambers which remain void of exhibits are historic preservation areas which allow a great deal of flexibility for site usage. Oftentimes we host community meetings and special events... More

Chester, Va
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A rare jewel out in the country”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Interesting and informative about the early history of our colony. More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your review and recommendation. The Castle's rural location has in part assisted in its preservation. Given its rarity and importance to North American history, it is a worthwhile visit for devotees of historic gardens and architectural history! More

Cranbury,NJ
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“closed??”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

Check to make sure it's open when you go , but the ferry ride was nice to get there. More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your recent review. We are reopened after being closed for nearly 18-months for research and restoration. We are excited to provide access to the Castle between Fridays and Sundays. We look forward to seeing you soon! More

Houston, Texas
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 98 cities Reviews in 98 cities
122 helpful votes 122 helpful votes
“House is closed, but grounds were interesting..”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011

The house is closed and undergoing repairs/renovations. They said it might be closed for the next season also. The house is impressive and the grounds were beautiful. Wish we could have seen the inside of the house. It is worth driving to just see the grounds... More

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Todd Ballance, Manager at Bacon's Castle, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Thank you for your review. The Castle reopened to the general public on March 2nd, 2012. We now operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Private group tours are available throughout the week. Please call to schedule group visits at least 1-week in advance. Please visit our official web page and follow us on Facebook to learn of operational days and... More

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