About
Weeting Castle was a grand twelfth-century manor house rather than a military fortress, despite its name and surrounding moat. The water feature was added in the following century to display its owners' wealth and status, and the surviving flint walls still suggest a substantial domestic building. Recent conservation has introduced supporting stonework that helps make the former arches and piers easier to read. Visitors describe a quiet, compact stop and often notice the neighbouring church's round tower as part of the setting. The small roadside lay-by is shared with the church approach, so parking can be limited. Four steps and two kissing gates stand between the lay-by and the ruins, and the moat holds water in winter. Dogs on leads are welcome; bring any refreshments you need because there are no facilities at the castle.
Open in daylightFrom English Heritage's calendar
- Open any reasonable time in daylight
Opening times may change at short notice.
Four steps from parking and two kissing gates on the path; the moat can fill with water in winter. No visitor facilities at the ruins.
Open during reasonable daylight hours; check the official page for access restrictions.
Ordinary recorded admission is free for everyone; membership is not required.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome at the ruins.
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