Group Visits
Guided Group Tours
We offer guided tours during the day on MONDAYS & TUESDAYS throughout the year (except between 18th July–31st August when we are open to the public), and on Sundays between October and March, subject to availability. The cost of a guided tour is £10.50 per person, based on a minimum of 20 guests, as the castle will be opened specially for your group.
School Groups - We very much welcome schools to Eastnor Castle and can offer a guided tour aimed at the schools curriculum or topic. Quiz sheets and nature trails are also available along with the usual attractions of adventure playground and Knight's maze. MONDAYS & TUESDAYS term-time throughout the year subject to availability £6.00 per child. (One teacher free with upto six children - extras at group rate).
Groups can also visit on a free-flow basis when the Castle is open to the public. The cost for a group of 20 or more is £7.00 per person.
In addition to our own guided group visits we have joined forces with another leading local attraction, Westons Cider, whereby you are able to visit both attractions in the same day. We offer free admission for the group organisers and the coach driver along with a refreshment voucher and rest facilities for coach drivers.
2010 PUBLIC OPENING TIMES
11.00am - 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)
Easter Weekend Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd, Sun 4th & Bank Holiday Mon 5th April
May Bank Holiday Weekends Sun 2nd/Mon 3rd & Sun 30th/Mon 31st May
Every Sunday from 6th June - 26th September
Sunday to Thursday from 18th July - 31st August
The Kitchen Café 
The Kitchen Café offers homemade snacks, light lunches and teas. Unfortunately, it is not possible to pre-book refreshments on days that we are open to the public. For Guided Tours on Mondays and Tuesdays it is possible to pre-book lunch and/or tea in our Tearoom.
We have ample coach parking in front of the Castle. Coaches should enter the grounds via the back gates, which is the first entrance on the left BEYOND the public car park, in Clenchers Mill Lane.
Confirmation of your booking will be made in writing when we have received the enclosed booking form, you can also visit our website for all details including special events www.eastnorcastle.com.
Click HERE to go to the Group visit Booking Form
2010 Group Tour Tearoom Menus
2-Course Lunch Menus - £12.50
You may make up to 3 choices from the main course selection and up to 3 choices from the pudding selection. Vegetarian dishes are denoted by (V).
Main Courses
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Chicken, potato and mushroom salad lightly tossed with mayonnaise and served with crunchy wedges of lettuce and garnished with prawns.
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Herefordshire Plait - cheddar cheese and bites of Bramley apples, nestling in minced pork, wrapped in puff pastry.
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Lancashire Hot Pot - diced lamb, onion and carrots slowly braised with a sliced potato topping.
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Beef & Ale Pie - Herefordshire chuck steak and mushroom, slowly cooked in ale, topped with a puff pastry hat.
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Chilli Con Carne - spicey diced chuck steak served with sour cream, lime wedges and fresh coriander on a bed of rice.
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Our local award winning local butchers, "Wallers" sausages with roasted onions, sage and apple.
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Mushroom Risotto - creamy risotto rice and mushrooms, garnished with pine nuts and parmesan shavings served with a green salad. (V)
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Spinach and blue cheese quiche. (V)
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Stuffed red peppers, roasted and filled with couscous, cherry tomatoes and goats cheese. (V)
All of the above are served with a hot potato dish & seasonal vegetables or salad
Puddings
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Fruit Gateau - seasonal soft fruit and whipped cream on a sponge base.
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Locally made Bennetts Vanilla Ice Cream with homemade chocolate sauce.
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Chocolate Roulade - light chocolate sponge, rolled and filled with whipped cream.
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Bannoffi Pie - crisp pastry filled with sliced bananas, caramel toffee and topped with whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder.
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Plum Slump - stewed plums with sweet mascarpone cheese, topped with a sweet dumpling.
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Treacle Tart.
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Cheese Board - with a selection of 3 cheeses.
Afternoon Tea Menus
Cream Tea- £4.00 per person
- Homemade scone served with strawberry preserve, fresh cream and a pot of tea or coffee.
Afternoon Tea - £7.00 per person
- A round of freshly made sandwiches, a slice of homemade cake and a pot of tea or coffee.
Morning or Afternoon on Arrival
Tea/Coffee & Biscuits - £3.00 per person
- Homemade biscuits served with a choice of tea or coffee.
