Getting There:
From I-91S: take Exit 22. Route 9S, Exit 7, for a bridge crossing of the Connecticut River. Follow route 82E and park signs.From I-95N or S: take Exit 69. Route 9N to Exit 6 or 7.
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Notice:Tickets are required all visitors entering the castle, regardless of age. Tours can accommodate a maximum of 12 visitors at a time only, and tour tickets often sell out in advance.Description: Gillette Castle is the former home of William Gillette, most famous for his acting role portraying Sherlock Holmes. The public river camping sites are on the grounds of his 24 room mansion, reminiscent of a medieval castle.Important Information: 2024 Gillette Castle Tour Schedule May 25 - September 2, 2024 - Tours are held daily, every 15 minutes between 10am - 4pm September 7 - October 14, 2024 - Tours are held weekends only, every 15 minutes between 10 am - 4:00 pm November 29 - December 22, 2024 - Tours are held on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as the Friday after Thanksgiving, every 15 minutes between 10 am - 3:30 pm. Groups visiting by bus are welcome during the peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) on weekdays mornings at 9:00 am only. A bus permit is required and must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Bus permits can be reserved by phone at 1-877-668-2267. A separate tour ticket is required for each visitor wishing to tour the castle and can be purchased on site in the visitor center. Please note that only the first floor of Gillette Castle is ADA accessible. Tour tickets are required for castle entry, but visitors are welcome to view the exterior of the castle and enjoy the park grounds without a tour ticket. The park grounds and restrooms are open daily from 8am - sunset year round. The Complimentary Admission Pass Holders (Charter Oak, DAV & Library Pass) MUST present their pass with their admission ticket to receive entry into the castle. Getting There: From I-91S: take Exit 22. Route 9S, Exit 7, for a bridge crossing of the Connecticut River. Follow route 82E and park signs.From I-95N or S: take Exit 69. Route 9N to Exit 6 or 7. Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
67 River Road
East Haddam
CT
6423
Phone Number: Information:
8605262336 |