Fonthill Castle

Category: Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Address: 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

Phone: +12153489461

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Marat Astafyev

Jul 11, 2022

Best interesting full of history place I ever been in. Recommend for everyone to visit it. You will have to buy tickets and a tour guy. Or you will get lost plus this whole place has historical value, don't touch anything. It's all one of the kind place.

Nolan Pierce

Jun 12, 2022

Really funky castle to visit. I think we bought tickets ahead of time for a tour. Not perfect for young kids, but we made it work with a 4 and 2 year old. The guides were very knowledgeable and give you a bit of freedom to explore and ask questions. Just such a unique building like you’ve never been in before. Definitely worth a visit and strol of the grounds afterwards.

J.R. Ferrerio

Mar 26, 2022

An amazing almost 110 year old concrete mansion. Built by a guy with an idea to do his own thing. His family wanted him to be a lawyer. Which he did become, but he became much more! The beauty outside is enhanced by story telling tiles inside. There's nothing like it any where else in PA. Makes me want a concrete castle too. Great tour and guide! Unique ceramic design tile maker. His original ceramic tile factory is walking distance away.

Lisa D

Jan 4, 2022

This place is gorgeous! The detail and uniqueness of this home is just incredible. I thought the price of $25 per person for a 30 minute walk through to see 12 trees was a bit steep but once you are there, inside, listening to the guides telling you the stories about the talent behind the building of this massive structure and each piece that was meticulously placed, truly worth every penny. The pictures do not do it justice. Next time we are in the area we will go back because it is easy to miss things when there is so much to look at!

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Questions & Answers

On the website is says to make a reservation if you want to do the tour. On the Q & A it says you need a tour to see the castle. So can you see the castle without a tour ?

Michele Jones | Nov 8, 2019
Stevi Saathoff. | Nov 9, 2019

You can only see the castle with the tour, and reservations are recommended. We didn't have reservations and fortunately the tour wasn't full so we were able to join, but I wouldn't want to count on that.

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Are dogs allowed on the grounds? Thanks.

Tilly Lo | Nov 8, 2018
Robert Winsch | Nov 9, 2018

Yes, there is a nice parkand picnic area.

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Are reservations required for tours?

Yvonne | Nov 8, 2018
Kyle S | Nov 9, 2018

No, unless it is a photo/special tour. When my girlfriend and I attended we just showed up.

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is it haunted?

Cheyanne Hockman | Sep 8, 2021
Kirstin Moyer | Sep 9, 2021

My tour guide didn't say anything about hauntings, but no one in my group asked, either. Henry Mercer did die in the castle though.

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Is there an elevator? If not, how many sets of stairs would have to be climbed?

Gary Olsen | Aug 9, 2021
Dennis Santella | Aug 10, 2021

No elevators.. Innumerable stairs. The building is complex.

Are there any accommodations for handicap?

lj a | Nov 8, 2019
Rick Eckert | Nov 9, 2019

Mercer Museum is handicap accessible. Castle, not very good for handicapped.

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How soon in advance should you make reservations for a tour.

Howard Stratton | Nov 8, 2019
Fonthill Castle (Owner) | Nov 9, 2019

Hi Howard, Fonthill Castle no longer takes reservations for tours. Instead, you can check our website for our full list of tour times: mercermuseum.org/visit/fonthill-castle/plan-visit/ We hope you enjoy your visit!

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I have a $20. groupon, that expired in 2012. Is it still valid?

Cheryl Grono | Nov 8, 2019
MICKY THOMAS | Nov 9, 2019

Validity mention on ticket

can the exterior be used as a backdrop for personal photos?

billblack5 | Nov 8, 2019
MICKY THOMAS | Nov 9, 2019

Yes

Do you have to do the guided tour or can you walk around the castle on your own?

Oscar Hernandez | Nov 8, 2019
Jonna M | Nov 9, 2019

Guided tour only. You can walk around the outside on your own.

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How much does it cost to do a tour?

Barbara Byrd-Newton | Nov 8, 2018
Alicia Miller | Nov 9, 2018

15 pp unless you are active military or senior citizen. Worth every penny. Summers are brutal there....no air conditioned.

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