KEEP IN TOUCH

Let us have your email address and we will keep you up to date of our special events, news and shows.  Mountfitchet Castle and the House on the Hill Toy Museum are constantly updating their website with news, events and stories.  In order to keep teachers and group leaders informed of our latest news and events we are compiling a confidential email database so that we can send out E-Newsletters twice a year.

Email us at register@mountfitchetcastle.com to be included on the database.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Updated activity sheets are available to suit different age groups,  Samples can be sent on request. For Students whose first language is not English, we offer basic information sheets about the history of this ancient, historic site.  These are available in ten different languages.  Fully illustrated Souvenir Brochures are available at both sites, costing £3.50 at the Castle and £2.00 at the Toy Museum.

TEACHERS' PRE-VISITS

Teachers are welcome to visit the Castle and Toy Museum prior to their school visit.  We ask you to pay in the normal way, tell the reception staff you are a teacher and they will sign your ticket on the reverse.  Then, on the day of the actual school visit, re-present the ticket and your money will be refunded in full.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Please see the risk assessments page of this web site.

EATING ARRANGEMENTS

The Castle has a tea room which seats approximately 50 people, as well as an outdoor, covered picnic area which can accommodate up to 150 people.  The cafeteria sells a range of sandwiches, toasted baguettes, cakes, cookies, popcorn and ice cream, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks.

The Toy Museum has a small refreshment room [maximum 30 people], which visiting groups are welcome to use to eat their sandwiches.

GROUP BOOKINGS & PAYMENT

For both attractions, please pre-book by telephone (01279 813237) and then confirm the booking in writing.  Except in the case of very large parties (where a deposit may be requested) payment is requested on the day of the visit - we will give you a receipt in return.  Please note that you will only pay for the number of children and adults that actually visit - we realise that numbers can vary on the day for a variety of reasons.

Booking Conditions
We expect that all visiting parties of children be adequately supervised.
Once a booking has been confirmed, as above, we expect the party to honour that booking.

TRAVEL & PARKING

Please see the contact & directions page of this web site.