Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: Is it a real castle?
Answer: Yes, a thousand years ago when the Roman Empire occupied Britain they built hundreds of keeps just like Harry's. It is full scale, except for the Ballroom which is a 1/5 replica of the ballroom Harry used as a field hospital in WWI. - Question: When is it open?
Answer: April 1st-Sept. 30th 11am-5pm. Nov-Mar. Weekends Only 11am-5pm - Question: How much does it cost to visit?
Answer: The cost for everyone is $3 dollars. - Question: Are there tour guides?
Answer: We arrange tours for groups of 20 or more that call ahead at least 48 hours. For large groups we can even open at 10am, to give them time for their tour and browsing. - Question: Is there food and drinks available at the
Castle?
Answer: There are one soda machines. There are picnic tables, benches, walls, towers, gardens....picnic spots like you have never seen picnic spots! - Question: Are there restrooms at the Castle?
Answer: The Castle has 2 Portables at the south end of the parking lot. - Question: Can I rent the Castle?
Answer: Yes the Castle is available for all occasions after its normal operating hours! - Question: What do I bring for an overnight at the Castle?
Answer: First of all, you need to know what amenities are available or not available. The Castle still uses the same well Sir Harry himself dug over 50 years ago. Unfortunately this means that water is in short supply, so you will need to bring your own water. There are soda machines for use though. This also means that there are NO indoor plumbing facilities for public use, the Castle has two Portables at the entrance to the parking lots. On the food front, we have the fire-ring Sir Harry built years ago. It is perfect for scout type cookouts. When Harry's stove failed it wasn't replaced meaning there are no indoor cooking facilities. - Question: Where do I sleep during an overnight?
Answer: The entire second floor is available for sleeping areas. Literally. Even the Knights lay their sleeping bags out on the floor when staying at the Castle! The Castle has two furnaces so it stays nice and cozy when it is cold outside. During the summer it cools off nicely once the sun goes down, plus there are fans to help. - Question: What activities are their for kids at the Castle?
Answer: Every group that stays overnight at the Castle gets a full tour, plus the Knight on duty will always be available to answer any questions about Sir Harry and the Castle (don't forget to ask about the Castle ghosts...if you dare!). In the German Game room there are hand made games, like chess and checkers, plus puzzles that Sir Harry and the Knights have created. The fire-ring is perfect for a bonfire, though you may one to bring a little wood incase what you find around the Castle isn't suitable. It is also great for marshmallows and smores! Personally I have always felt that snipe hunts are great fun for new members to a group, but that's just me.