BEFORE YOU BUY - PLEASE READ:
Fonthill Castle is a unique historic site!
It offers limited accessibility with steep stairs and narrow, uneven passages throughout the interior of the site.
Fonthill Castle is not recommended for those with limited mobility, issues with stairs, those who cannot stand for long periods of time, or those with concerns about small spaces/claustrophobia.
Fonthill Castle tours may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 5, as tours last 60-minutes and may be challenging for the patience of toddlers.
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Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for a new date or time. Your ticket is good only for the specific tour time you select.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour’s start time and check-in at the Fonthill Castle Welcome Center. Late arrivals MAY NOT be accommodated on another tour.
You can bring a print-out of your ticket or a digital confirmation on your mobile phone as proof of purchase.
Behind the Scenes Tour: Fonthill Castle From Tower to Crypt
$50 Adult / $25 Youth (14-17)
You can view all available dates and times by clicking “Other Dates” and “Other Times” above.
Looking for both adventure and history? Join one of our new Behind The Scenes tours of Henry Mercer’s Fonthill Castle and explore the site's tall towers, hidden passageways and "secret rooms" for an unforgettable and immersive historical experience.
This intimate 90-minute special-access tour goes beyond the daily tour route and offers deeper insights into Fonthill Castle's unique architecture and the lives of its inhabitants.
Please note: This physically strenuous tour involves dark passageways, very steep stairs and narrow, uneven paths. This tour is not appropriate for those with mobility issues, those who have trouble navigating stairs, those who cannot stand for long periods of time, or those with concerns about small spaces/claustrophobia. This tour is only available for those 14 and over. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Meet the Curator Tour: The Doan Gang Outlaws of the Revolution
Mercer Museum
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
$25 General Admission / $20 BCHS Members
Experience an intimate after-hours tour of The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution and learn more about the people, places and artifacts showcased in this special exhibition.
Fonthill Castle "Holiday Lights Meander" Days
$25 Adults / $20 Member Adults
$10 Youth (6-17) / $5 Child (5 and under)
These special days allow you to explore the 2025 Holiday Lights Meander tour route inside Fonthill Castle at your own pace!
Our knowledgeable tour guides are available along the castle's holiday tree route to answer questions and make this a seasonal experience to remember for the whole family.
Fonthill Castle is a unique historic site. It offers limited accessibility with steep stairs and narrow, uneven passages throughout the interior of the site.
Fonthill Castle is not recommended for those with limited mobility, issues with stairs, those who cannot stand for long periods of time, or those with concerns about small spaces/claustrophobia.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Each time slot is 45-minutes long.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for a new date or time.
Please park in the Fonthill Castle parking lot off of the main site entrance on Swamp Road (Rt. 313), and check-in at the Fonthill Castle Welcome Center.
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* Please Note: You can search for additional times by clicking “Other Times” within the ticketing platform.
Colonial Farm Experience
You can view all available dates and times by clicking “Other Dates” and “Other Times” above.
Mercer Museum
Timed entry slots begin at 10:00 a.m.
$10 Adult / $7 Youth
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a log house? Explore the daily life of colonial farmers with our educators during this 45-minute immersive program that is fun for the whole family.
** THESE TICKETS ARE FOR THE MERCER MUSEUM at 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. **
Tickets for Fonthill Castle at 525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, are sold separately.
BEFORE YOU BUY, PLEASE READ:
From January 2 - mid-March 2026, the elevator in the historic "Central Court" portion of the Mercer Museum will be **out of service** for major renovations. You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.
This historic Central Court is not climate-controlled and may experience fluctuations in temperature and humidity, depending on external weather conditions.
The first floor of the Mercer Museum is a modern wing that is fully accessible and climate-controlled, and features our current major exhibition, The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution, along with a museum shop, and restrooms.
You can bring a print-out of your ticket or your mobile phone confirmation as proof of purchase.
These entry times are suggested and you may enter earlier or later than the official start time listed on your ticket.
Fonthill Castle 4th of July
Saturday, July 4, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Tickets:
$7 Adults
$5 Youth (ages 6-17)
$3 Children (5 and Under)
Join us on the grounds of Fonthill Castle and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, games, crafts, entertainment and live music. Highlights of the day include a decorated children's bike parade, wheelbarrow and sack races, live musicians, and food trucks.
Enter at Swamp Road (Rt. 313) entrance, between North Street and East Court Street, and follow parking signs.
Fonthill Castle Meander Days
Sunday, April 19
Saturday, June 20
Sunday, July 5
Saturday, September 12 (last entry 2pm)
Friday, October 9 (last entry 2pm)
Saturday, October 10 (last entry 2pm)
Saturday, October 17 (last entry 2pm)
Sunday, October 18 (last entry 2pm)
Ever wish you could visit Fonthill Castle at your own pace?
Follow our special tour route at your speed during our Meander Days! Our knowledgeable tour guides are stationed throughout the home to make this experience fun for the whole family.
Time slots are every 10 minutes and each slot is 45 minutes long.
Fonthill Castle (525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901)
$20 Adult / $17 Senior / $15 Student
$10 Youth (6-17) / Free Child (5 and under)
BCHS Members are always free!
* You can view all available dates and time slots on each day by clicking “Other Dates and Other Times” within the ticketing platform.
Please note: There are steep stairs and narrow, uneven passageways on this route. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Parking is in the Fonthill Castle parking lot off of the main site entrance on Swamp Road (Rt. 313).
No car access will be available via East Court Street.
Holiday Evening Tours at Fonthill Castle
November 21 and 22, 2025
November 28, 2025
December 4, 2025
December 10 and 11, 2025
December 17 and 18, 2025
$30 Adults / $20 Member Adults / $10 Youth (6-17) / $5 Child (5 and under)
Please Note: You can view all available dates and times by clicking “Other Dates” and “Other Times” above.
Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle decked out for the holidays. Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer and an early example of reinforced concrete architecture.
Discover Mercer’s renowned ceramic tiles during these intimate 45-minute guided historic tours of the castle’s unique rooms and artifacts.
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Please note there are steep stairs and narrow, uneven passageways on this tour.
Advanced tickets are highly recommended. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for a new date or time.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour’s start time and check-in at the Fonthill Castle Welcome Center. Late arrivals MAY NOT be accommodated on another tour.
Exclusive Guided Tour of Doan Exhibition
Mercer Museum
84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$20 General Admission / $15 BCHS Members
Join Mercer Museum gallery guides for an exclusive 60-minute guided tour of our major exhibition The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. Journey through a world of espionage, robberies, and lost treasures in Revolutionary Bucks County!
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Please select "Other Dates" to see more availability.