The property was developed into a fortified compound with six towers at irregular intervals along the curtain wall and domestic buildings in the interior, including one of the first long galleries built in England. The gatehouse and the Penchester wing had been completely restored and most of the old keep had been completed as well. The barns ambience, combined with this spaces convenience, makes for a truly special experience. Nestled in 42 acres, the castle dates back to Medieval times and is surrounded by a moat. A lovely beautiful tour of the castle. Please also note that we are legally obligated to inform visitors that we are registered with the, Allington Castle A Captivating Film Location, Allington Castle has been featured in numerous films and television productions, making it a sought-after location for filmmakers. Over the years the park became the favoured location for a wide variety of functions and shows. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. [1][5] Although it was fortified, it was more of a residence than a fortress, as indicated by its extensive and early use of brick, which may have reflected Stephen's interests in a brickyard in Essex. The castle before restoration goes back to 1281 when Stephen de Penchester was granted a licence to embattle the manor house at Allington. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Allington Castle (Maidstone): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. [3], The present castle was built between 127999 by Stephen de Pencester, the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, who was granted a licence to crenellate the existing manor house by Edward I. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. We can also do buffet-style in-house catering for smaller parties. Start at the intersection of Ivan Vazov Street and 6ti Septemvri Street. Contacted Allington to enquire into a wedding venue. Allington Castle Open Garden - Facebook We work closely with local chefs who can cater for anything from a simple buffet to three-course formal dining. . Cant think of a better place to get married in the area. A gatehouse, incorporating the remains of the original manor house from which the castle developed, stands on the north-west side. As a result of fire damage in the late 16th century, it was abandoned until 1905. Then we both gasped out, Of course we must have it. The first will astound you more than Siofra River imo, the second will lead to the starting area where you fought the Grafted Scion and died. String Quartet in the Italian Gardens - Allington Castle Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. The first castle on the site was an unauthorised fortification, built during "The Anarchy" and torn down later in the century when royal control was reasserted. Jackie was very lovely. We walked by the river from Maidstone to Aylesford, a town far prettier than Maidstone, and back (about 16kms). We weren't lucky. . As a film-friendly venue, we have extensive experience working with film crews and understand their specific needs. The castle was then purchased by Sir Martin Conway, who partially restored it.