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Mountfitchet Castle and Norman village of 1066 is a world famous visitor attraction with a wealth of living history and education for all ages to enjoy.

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique time capsule. With its commanding position overlooking the Stort Valley in Stansted, Essex the Castle is situated on its original site which is steeped in history. Formerly an Iron Age hill fort, this historic site was also a Roman signals fort and later a Saxon and Viking settlement before being attacked in 1066 by William the Conqueror who built a wooden Motte and Bailey castle here. Mountfitchet Castle was also briefly used by the Royalist Army to King Charles in the English Civil War (17th C). The Royalist forces held out at the castle when they were laid Siege to by Cromwell. This historic castle enables the visitor to travel back in time to 1066 Norman England. Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman Village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and experience the ambience of an ancient bygone lifestyle. A living history, hands-on and interactive experience. Come and mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices…………..

05/11/2026

Our chickens enjoying their lunch 😀

04/11/2026

🍂 ONE LAST WEEKEND OF ADVENTURE BEFORE WINTER! 🏰

Don't miss out! This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to visit Mountfitchet Castle before we close for our winter break!

If you've been meaning to visit, now's the time! Come and step back in time, explore our amazing medieval village, meet our friendly free-roaming animals, discover the fascinating House on the Hill Toy Museum and enjoy a fantastic family day out.

Whether you're making more family memories or simply squeezing in one last adventure before winter, we'd love to see you!

⏳ OPEN THIS WEEKEND – THEN WE CLOSE FOR WINTER!

We will re-open on Saturday 13th March 2027

🎟️ Book online or simply turn up and pay on the gate.
https://mountfitchetcastle.com/

Don't leave it until next year – come and see us this weekend!

03/11/2026

A wonderful part of Mountfitchet Castle souvenir history.
We have recently received in the post this great souvenir guide which was one of our very first brochures from the late 80's!

27/10/2026

🎃💀 HALLOWEEN FUN IS IN FULL SWING AT MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE! 👻🏰

The skeletons are out, the clues are being discovered, and everyone has been having a spooktacular time at our Halloween event so far! 🦴🔎

There’s still plenty of time to join in the fun! Bring the kids along and see if they can find the hidden skeleton clues around the castle grounds. Solve the mystery and they could win a prize! 🎁

📅 Running EVERY DAY until Sunday 1st November!

Best of all, our Halloween trail is included in your normal admission, with NO EXTRA COST! 🙌

So grab your little detectives, wrap up warm, and come and enjoy some Halloween fun with us at Mountfitchet Castle. We can’t wait to see you! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

🎃 Who’s brave enough to hunt for skeletons this Halloween?

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24/10/2026

🎃💀 HALLOWEEN FUN AT MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE! 💀🎃
👻 Are you ready for a spooky adventure this Halloween?
Bring the little monsters along to Mountfitchet Castle for our Halloween Skeleton Hunt! 🦴
💀 Can you find all the skeleton clues?
Explore the castle grounds, keep your eyes peeled for hidden clues, and see if you can solve the Halloween hunt!
🕷️ A spooktacular activity for children and a great way to add some Halloween magic to your visit!
🎃 The best bit? It's included with your admission at no extra cost!
Gather your little ghosts and ghouls, bring your sense of adventure, and join us for some Halloween fun at Mountfitchet Castle this October!
🦇 Will you solve the skeleton mystery? 🦇
📍 Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted, Essex

24/10/2026

Esme and Sparrow are keeping an eye out already to see who is going to visit during our Halloween event which starts this Saturday 24th October.
They can't wait to see you all! 🧙‍♀️🕷👻🎃

24/10/2026

💀 SKELETONS ON THE LOOSE AT MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE! 🎃

Well, this is a bit alarming! 😱 Our Halloween preparations are well underway at Mountfitchet Castle, but it seems a few bony visitors have arrived early… and they’re popping up all over the castle grounds! 💀🦴

We’re not sure who invited them, but they seem pretty dead set on joining the Halloween fun! 😂

🕵️‍♂️ Starting TOMORROW, 24th October, bring the children along for our Halloween Skeleton Hunt! Follow the clues, find the skeletons hiding around the castle grounds, and claim a prize if you crack the mystery! 🏆

🎃 No extra charge – just plenty of spooky fun included with your visit!

So, dust off those detective skills, keep your eyes peeled, and try not to lose your head… unlike some of our new arrivals! 💀🤣

📍 Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted, Essex
📅 24th October – 1st November 2026

Come and join us for a frighteningly good family day out! 👻

24/10/2026

A fantastic drawing was handed to us today at the castle for the start of our Halloween event!

Well done 👏 it looks great!

23/10/2026

💀 SKELETONS ON THE LOOSE AT MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE! 🎃

Our Halloween preparations are well underway at Mountfitchet Castle, but it seems a few bony visitors have arrived early… and they’re popping up all over the castle grounds! 💀🦴

We’re not sure who invited them, but they seem pretty dead set on joining the Halloween fun! 😂

🕵️‍♂️ Starting TOMORROW, 24th October, bring the children along for our Halloween Event Find the clues hiding around the castle grounds, and claim a prize if you crack the mystery! 🏆

🎃 No extra charge – just plenty of spooky fun included with your visit!

So, dust off those detective skills, keep your eyes peeled, and try not to lose your head… unlike some of our new arrivals! 💀🤣

📍 Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted, Essex
📅 24th October – 1st November 2026

Come and join us for a frighteningly good family day out! 👻

http://mountfitchetcastle.com/

Address

Stansted Mountfitchet
CM248SP

Telephone

+441279813237

Website

https://mountfitchetcastle.com/events-offers/, http://www.mountfitchetcastle.com/

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