The Mercer Museum is a six-story reinforced concrete castle designed by Henry Mercer (1856-1930) and completed in 1916. Today, it is one of …
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May 18, 2025
Very unique and unusual concrete castle with many steps and small rooms. Every room is decorated with many tiles. You will not see another residence like this one.Full review by Cathy Y
May 16, 2025
This place is so unusual, and our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Even though multiple tours were happening at the same time, the guides kept things flowing so the groups didn't clash.Full review by RutherfordB
May 10, 2025
Fonthill Castle exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t prepared for the wonders within or the fascinating history. So many artistic delights. Our tour guide Pauline was amazing.Full review by AlexanderD
is this acceptable for handicapped person? walker bound
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No. The castle would not be easy to navigate with a walker. There are a lot of stairs. Some are curved staircases. There is no elevator available. Walkways are narrow.
Hi are there many steps in the castle. And are the steps challenging meaning uneven or narrow or winding?
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The castle has winding stairs and the steps are not all even. The railings are not substantial railings that you might expect but did provide something to grab onto in most places. Don't …
The castle has winding stairs and the steps are not all even. The railings are not substantial railings that you might expect but did provide something to grab onto in most places. Don't know how limited your mobility is but it is a unique place to see, even if you can't get to all the upper floors.
Oh dear! I am very sorry to say that this place is definitely not wheel chair accessible. In fact, the uneven steps and small stairs which make this place unique and special make it …
Oh dear! I am very sorry to say that this place is definitely not wheel chair accessible. In fact, the uneven steps and small stairs which make this place unique and special make it challenging for many people who do not use a wheel chair. You could probably get into the tiny vestibule to have a look around, but would not be able to do a tour.
Thank you for your question on Fonthill Castle. We allow service dogs in our museums with proper identification. I hope this helps and we look forward to welcoming you soon!
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