This 15th-century gatehouse is a stunning example of medieval architecture, featuring a grand stone façade with a pointed arch entrance, flanked by two octagonal towers with battlements and topped with a decorative parapet. The building's exterior is adorned with intricate stone carvings, including a carved royal coat of arms above the entrance.
Disappointing all the information online says open 9am till 5pm turned up & it's closed. While walking round the building came across a sign which is included in my photos. Sign says keys available Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm with no instructions on how to obtain them. Not much to see if you're not in the area don't waste your time.
Not open internally for visitors, but you can view the outside, which is still interesting. Non parking directly adjacent the site, would recommend parking by the war memorial site about 50 metres away on the main road
Visited during spring 2021 The pandemic is still going on so unfortunately no one is here to give the key to visit the indoors. A nice architectural building. Car parking is limited on streets and sometimes hard to find. Visit this place if you have spare time.
The fact the museum was closed was disappointing
The gatehouse has rooms open to the public but check times. Full open access to the site outside. Parking nearby.
Wonderful walking territory - numerous local footpaths lead to Kingswood - visit the Gatehouse and drop in to the Village Inn, for a warm welcome, if you care to
Good for kids
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Disappointing all the information online says open 9am till 5pm turned up & it's closed. While walking round the building came across a sign which is included in my photos. Sign says keys available Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm with no instructions on how to obtain them. Not much to see if you're not in the area don't waste your time.
Not open internally for visitors, but you can view the outside, which is still interesting. Non parking directly adjacent the site, would recommend parking by the war memorial site about 50 metres away on the main road
Visited during spring 2021 The pandemic is still going on so unfortunately no one is here to give the key to visit the indoors. A nice architectural building. Car parking is limited on streets and sometimes hard to find. Visit this place if you have spare time.
The fact the museum was closed was disappointing
The gatehouse has rooms open to the public but check times. Full open access to the site outside. Parking nearby.
Wonderful walking territory - numerous local footpaths lead to Kingswood - visit the Gatehouse and drop in to the Village Inn, for a warm welcome, if you care to
