Kimbolton Castle

Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0EA
England

Website

www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/thecastle.htm

E-mail

Ncb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Telephone

01480 860 505

Fax

01480 860386

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Kimbolton Castle, Katherine of Aragon's last residence, was largely rebuilt as the 18th century country house of the Earls and Dukes of Manchester, owners for nearly 350 years. Although the Castle is now the home of Kimbolton School, there are outstanding Pellegrini murals and a fine collection of portraits. A new heritage room houses displays on the Castle's history. The Castle is set in wooded grounds, near the interesting little town of Kimbolton.

Venue type

Museum

 Opening hours

Sunday 2nd November 2008 1300-1600
Sunday 1st March 2009 1300-1600
Sunday 1st November 2009 1300-1600
Group tours by arrangement throughout the year, including evenings.

Closed: except on above dates or by arrangement

 Admission charges

Adults: £4.00
OAPs: £3.00
Children: £2.00
Group tours: £4.00 per head (minimum charge £60)

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Parking for coaches
  • Refreshments
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Parking for disabled available
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Additional info

Facilities for Disabled Visitors:
We regret that access to the State Rooms is difficult for visitors with limited mobility and that there is no wheelchair access. If advanced notice is given, the tour can be modified to reduce the number of stairs to be climbed.
Laminated sheets outlining the main points of the tour are available on request for visitors with hearing difficulties.
Registered guide dogs only are allowed in the grounds and State Rooms.

Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0EA
England

Website

www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/thecastle.htm

E-mail

Ncb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Telephone

01480 860 505

Fax

01480 860386

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

The Castle is well known for its outstanding set of Pellegrini murals on the Main Staircase and in the Chapel and Boudoir. The collection of portraits of the Montagu family includes paintings by Lely and Mengs.

Architectural features include state rooms and exterior refacing by Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor, an inner courtyard probably by Henry Bell, and an Adam gatehouse.

Collection details

Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities

Key artists and exhibits

  • Vanbrugh
  • Hawksmoor
  • Adam
  • Henry Bell
  • Pellegrini
  • Katherine of Aragon

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available

Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0EA
England

Website

www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/thecastle.htm

E-mail

Ncb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Telephone

01480 860 505

Fax

01480 860386

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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