Farleigh Hungerford Castle

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In a picturesque valley of the river Frome, on the border between Wiltshire and Somerset and nine miles from Bath stands the remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle. This fortified mansion was occupied for 300 years by the Hungerford family and today their intriguing, yet sometimes gruesome stories are told through a free audio tour.

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This week has been Volunteers' Week and we need no more excuse to say a big ๐ŸŒŸ Thank you! ๐ŸŒŸ to the wonderful team of volu...
07/06/2026

This week has been Volunteers' Week and we need no more excuse to say a big ๐ŸŒŸ Thank you! ๐ŸŒŸ to the wonderful team of volunteers that we have at the castle.

Whether they are welcoming castle visitors, weeding the chapel garden, crafting with families in the Priests' House or sprucing up the ruins, our volunteers are making a huge difference to the monument and to our visitors' day out: Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜€

If you would like to get involved with volunteering for English Heritage take a look here ๐Ÿ‘‰
www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

Itโ€™s definitely a hot day today, but at Farleigh weโ€™ve got you covered, literally ๐Ÿ™‚Plenty of shady spots, from the garde...
27/05/2026

Itโ€™s definitely a hot day today, but at Farleigh weโ€™ve got you covered, literally ๐Ÿ™‚
Plenty of shady spots, from the garden to the cool of the crypt.
Come and give us a visit!

(Image: a view of the chapel garden, with shade from the trees and walls)

Decisions, decisions...Some tempting choices at the castle this weekend:   * go for a sunny spring walk down the verdant...
16/05/2026

Decisions, decisions...

Some tempting choices at the castle this weekend:
* go for a sunny spring walk down the verdant Macmillan Way before or after a visit to the castle?

* and should it be followed by a hot chocolate and a cookie, or a latte and a flapjack? ๐Ÿค”

Parking is included in the ticket price to the castle, or free to members. We're open from 10am to 5pm everyday (last entry 4.30pm).

Come and enjoy the beautiful castle surroundings ๐ŸŒž

The battlements are well defended today ๐ŸฐAt Farleigh itโ€™s not just about the epic history, weโ€™re also a great place to i...
11/05/2026

The battlements are well defended today ๐Ÿฐ

At Farleigh itโ€™s not just about the epic history, weโ€™re also a great place to indulge your passion for the natural world.

Weโ€™ve got a huge variety of wildlife roaming around, come and see how many you can spot on your visit! Points if you can identify this little fellow.

Calling all aspiring knights, historical property tycoons and dragon tamers, this is your chance to kit up at our May sa...
09/05/2026

Calling all aspiring knights, historical property tycoons and dragon tamers, this is your chance to kit up at our May sale ๐Ÿฐ

Bank holiday family fun at the castle today:๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Illuminate your own initials ๐Ÿ–๏ธlike in a medieval manuscript!The activity...
04/05/2026

Bank holiday family fun at the castle today:

๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Illuminate your own initials ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

like in a medieval manuscript!

The activity will be held indoors so the weather won't stop play ๐Ÿ˜Š

* 10.30am to 1pm today
* Activity included in ticket price or free to members

Does your weather app say it's going to rain?๐ŸŒž Not at the castle! ๐ŸŒžHere's the Farleigh Hungerford Castle weather report:...
02/05/2026

Does your weather app say it's going to rain?

๐ŸŒž Not at the castle! ๐ŸŒž

Here's the Farleigh Hungerford Castle weather report:

* bright blue sunny skies
* the birds are singing
* and the apple crumble ice cream is delicious! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Come and enjoy the bank holiday weekend here, we're open 10am to 5pm every day, last admissions 4.30pm.

๐ŸŒž What a glorious day to be in the garden...๐Ÿชป ..and perfect weather for National Gardening Week! ๐ŸŒท๐ŸฅพPop along to the cast...
30/04/2026

๐ŸŒž What a glorious day to be in the garden...๐Ÿชป
..and perfect weather for National Gardening Week! ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿฅพ

Pop along to the castle this week to enjoy the blooming spring displays in the chapel garden, all nurtured by our wonderful garden volunteers ๐Ÿ˜€

27/04/2026

The bells of St Leonards tolling over the castle ๐Ÿ™‚

The church of St Leonard was built as a replacement when the previous church was brought within the walls of the castle by Lord Walter Hungerfordโ€™s extension circa 1430-1445.

Video description: A view of St Leonardโ€™s church just beyond the walls of the castle, with a bright blue sky in the background. The sound of bells can be heard.

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Happy St. George's Day ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟfrom the man himself!The wonderful wall painting of St. George slaying the dragon ...
23/04/2026

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Happy St. George's Day ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
from the man himself!

The wonderful wall painting of St. George slaying the dragon in St. Leonard's chapel is one of only four examples of St. George standing (rather than on horseback) ๐Ÿ‰

The painting was probably commissioned by Walter 1st Lord Hungerford in the 1440s, to commemorate his Knighthood of the Garter, the highest military honour in England (St. George is the patron saint of the Order of the Garter).

Sir Walter was awarded this great honour as a token of royal gratitude for the great military successes he achieved during the Hundred Years War against France. Indeed, King Henry V attributed the legendary English victory at the Battle of Agincourt to the saint's intervention ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

The St. George wall painting at Farleigh Hungerford Castle is one of the best examples in the country, and recent conservation work is helping to reveal more of the painting's secrets, thanks to donations from our members, visitors and supporters.

Read here for a fascinating account of the life of St. George, and more details of the wall painting ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-george-and-the-farleigh-hungerford-mural/

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