Hotels near Mountfitchet Castle
Brook Hotels have one hotel near Mountfitchet Castle, Essex.
Whitehall Hotel, Stansted
is approx. 5 miles from Mountfitchet Castle.
Mountfitchet Castle, Essex
The national award-winning Mountfitchet Castle in Stansted Mountfitchet, occupies
a commanding position overlooking Stort Valley on the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire.
The castle's original site is steeped in history and was formerly an Iron Age hill
fort, a Roman signals fort and later a Saxon and Viking settlement before being
attacked in 1066 by the army of William the Conqueror, who built a wooden motte
and bailey castle here. This unique all-weather tourist attraction is a world-famous,
historically accurate reconstructed castle and a time capsule of living history.
Visit Mountfitchet Castle and travel back in time to 1066 Norman England - explore
the Castle, roam through the Norman Village, wander in and out of the many houses
and admire the re-created scenes. Even animals roam freely throughout the castle
grounds! Experience the ancient lifestyle for yourself with a hands-on and interactive
experience like no other. Mountfitchet Castle is a unique all-in-one heritage entertainment
complex providing an exciting day out for the whole family in Stansted, Essex.
That's not all at Mountfitchet Castle - there is also The House on the Hill Toy
Museum and the Rock 'n' Roll Exhibition. The House on the Hill Toy Museum contains
the largest toy collection in the World and is one of the Country's most popular
attractions. Toy's range from the Victorian era to the 1980's - over 80,000 items
from model railways, Meccano, teddy bears, dolls and dolls houses, Action Man and
Barbie, Raleigh Choppers, Thunderbirds and Star Wars, something to bring back childhood
memories of every visitor. The Showbiz Collection features famous film and tv props
such as a Dalek, Stormtrooper from Star Wars, film posters and other props and models.
The Rock 'n' Roll Exhibition celebrates 60s and 70s music displaying such items
as signed guitars, rare concert posters and props from performances.
Address
Mountfitchet Castle
Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
CM24 8SP
Official website
www.mountfitchetcastle.com
Hotels Near Mountfitchet Castle...
Whitehall Hotel
Whitehall Hotel
Church End
Broxted
Dunmow
near Stansted
Essex
CM6 2BZ
Phone:
+44 (0)1279 850603
Fax:
+44 (0)1279 850385
Distance from Mountfitchet Castle: 5 Miles