Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, USA

Phone: +19783564351

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Morgen Wade

Aug 11, 2022

One of the best ways to spend a day exploring! And so affordable! Lots of touring at our own place, hiking all over the grounds, including down to the beautiful beach, and exploring the different gardens. An afternoon well-spent.

Stewart Woodward

Jul 10, 2022

We often go to visit Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich during either the spring or autumn. We visit today in mid July and the grounds were beautiful. It was a perfect day. We walked down the lawn to the oceans edge and had lunch on a bench looking across the water at Plum Island. We then explored the grounds and the rose garden. A perfect day to visit Cape Ann. I recommend a visit. Book a ticket for parking online before leaving home to assure entrance or become a Trustee member for year round free entrance.

Jess Adams

Jul 5, 2022

Very nice grounds. Good if you want somewhere to walk a little bit. Beach was pretty but average for the area. Beautiful gardens. A great place to get nice family pictures and selfies!

Shardul Telharkar

Jun 29, 2022

** Unique castle tour ** I loved how they tour you with some interaction between the fellow visitors. Our guide was very polite and allowed us to look at things and answered all the questions. One suggestion though is to allow a little more time to absorb all the beauty of the castle. The surrounding is jaw droppingly pleasant. I recommend anyone looking for a castle tour in summers.

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Questions & Answers

Are you open on December 1st 2018?

Pam Hurley | Sep 3, 2019
jared williams | Sep 3, 2019

They don't really close they just have seasonal hours. If you're asking if the castle is open I wouldn't bank on it, but the grounds and beach are open and staffed until dusk year round

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Can people take wedding photoshoots outside in the garden?

Alejandra Gamiz | Oct 7, 2021
Te Liu | Oct 7, 2021

Believe so. May require permission. Check their website.

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Hi! Is the castle itself open only until 4pm? Can we walk around until later?

Ellie Guerm | Sep 2, 2020
Michael Holmes | Sep 2, 2020

The castle and all other buildings on the grounds are closed this season due to the virus. No plans to reopen til next year. Grounds are still immaculate and worth the visit to walk. Call ahead for entry pass.

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Curious to learn more about the busts in the niches of the Great House overlooking the allee. Each bust is different. Who are they and who was the sculptor?

Katherine Greenough | Sep 3, 2019
cynthia colton | Sep 3, 2019

How close can a handicapped person get to the entrance for a private party?

How are the green heads this time if year?

debra becker | Sep 3, 2018
Robin Donovan | Sep 3, 2018

Green heads are mostly an issue between the full moon in June to the full moon in July.

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Is there parking?

Alexandra Ronca | Aug 27, 2022
Joseph Scala | Aug 27, 2022

Yes...parking is available

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How do you get into the garden and do you need a pass?

Lee Mondale | Jun 4, 2022
Julian Malcolm | Jun 4, 2022

Yup

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How do you make an appointment

Chris Taylor | Sep 2, 2021
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Sep 2, 2021

Hi Chris, visit www.thetrustees.org/passes to book a Timed Entry Pass. Thanks, and enjoy your visit!

Hey how much is the house

Allen Mayfield | Sep 2, 2021
Benjamin Sewards | Sep 2, 2021

$20 a car to access the grounds, unless you have a resident pass. Visit the homepage to see if the inside is open, as Covid restrictions has closed that portion down.

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Not sure if I will make it to visit. Can we pay fee at site, or do we need to purchase a pass ahead of time?

Paula Robidoux | Sep 2, 2020
Kavya Bobba | Sep 2, 2020

You have to purchase a pass ahead of time. The guard at the gate has a list of names who have booked in advance and will allow only if your name is in that list

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I visited the Italian Garden on Saturday. There is a plant in bloom that is tall, woody stemmed with leaves similar to columbine. What is the name? Name plates would be great.

Debora Cole | Sep 2, 2020
beda linehan | Sep 2, 2020

Sorry don't know You should download a plant ID app

Is Crane Estate open on Thurs Sept 12th? If sho what time.

Nancy Dunham Holloway | Sep 2, 2020
Austin Fuchs (Aúsfarticus III) | Sep 2, 2020

Yes, the grounds are open year round from 8am to sunset. The Great House is open 10am-5pm.

How much? For adult to go in?

Jure Negron | Sep 3, 2019
Lisa Forestell | Sep 3, 2019

$15 peer car non-member, free for members of the trustees. A $70 family membership grants you discounted/free access to 118 properties across Massachusetts. I love my membership! ❤️ www.thetrustees.org

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Is the estate open to visitors and what is the cost of a tour?

Mary Wall | Sep 3, 2019
Bob Porter | Sep 3, 2019

Yes it is open. The tour prices vary depending on the one that you pick. It is cheaper if you are a member of The Trustees of the Reservation. I suggest that you Google Castle Hill to see the choices

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Is the castle still decorated for Christmas on January 1st?

Gavra Berquist | Sep 3, 2019
Lilly Love | Sep 3, 2019

I think so

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Is there an entrance fee?

Betsy Moore | Sep 3, 2018
Leslie | Sep 3, 2018

Yes. Per their website: Trustees Members: FREE. Nonmembers: $15 per car, $2 per bicycle, $5 per motorcycle. Ipswich Residents: FREE on weekdays. Nonmember admission rates on weekends. Self-guided, first-floor tours of the Great House are free with grounds admission.

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who owns Castle Hill

Jamiekins | Sep 3, 2018
Sarah Rydgren | Sep 3, 2018

The trustees.

How much time does it take to cover the outside grounds and 1st floor?(1st floor is a free tour correct)

Rain Sugarhigh | Sep 3, 2018
Bruce Wollen | Sep 3, 2018

I recommend a minimum of one hour. That is time to wander the house, and walk the Grand Alee as far as the casino complex. If you want to add time, walk the Alee all the way to the cliffs by the beach, and/or wander through the recently restored Italian gardens.

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Is there free parking?

Rain Sugarhigh | Sep 3, 2018
Mark Fontanella | Sep 3, 2018

Yes there is you have to pay to get in but the parking is free as well as the tour of the first floor

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How much is the tour

Michael Stewart | Sep 3, 2018
Ann Morris | Sep 3, 2018

What's the telephone number?

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