Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

In a beautiful valley of the river Frome, on the border between Wiltshire and Somerset and only nine miles from Bath, stands the remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle.

Started in the 14th century, it still has much for visitors to enjoy and provides a great day out for families to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside.

This fortified mansion was occupied for 300 years by the remarkable Hungerford family and today their intriguing, yet sometimes gruesome stories are told through graphic interpretation panels and a free audio tour. 

There are many hidden treasures - the chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and family tombs; extensive displays in the Priest’s house; and for those who are brave enough to enter the crypt, there’s the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.

Don't Miss
  • A glimpse of the rare medieval wall paintings in the chapel and the strange lead coffins with death mask faces in the crypt
  • Our free audio tour which tells the sinister stories of Farleigh's past residents
  • The exhibition of objects found on-site in the Priest's House
  • The collection of carved and painted tombs and wall paintings in the chapel
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Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
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Farleigh Hungerford
Norton St Philip
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7RS
United Kingdom
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01225 754026

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