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
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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.
Fonthill Castle Evening Tours
September 25, 2025
October 22 and 23, 2025
October 29 and 30, 2025
$25 Adults/$20 Member Adults/$10 Youth (6-17)
Tour times vary
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. 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.
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.
BEFORE YOU BUY TICKETS - PLEASE READ:
All tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for a new date or time.
The ground floor of the Mercer Museum features a modern wing that is fully accessible and climate-controlled with a changing exhibit gallery, lecture space, museum shop, and restrooms.
Entry to our current major exhibition, The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution, is included with museum admission.
The historic castle portion of the Mercer Museum has an elevator and offers partial accessibility due to narrow passageways. It is not climate-controlled and may experience fluctuations in temperature and humidity, depending on external weather conditions
All members and guests are encouraged to purchase online tickets prior to their visit.
You can bring a print-out of your ticket or your mobile phone confirmation as proof of purchase.
Fonthill Castle Meander Days
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 30 and Sunday August 31, 2025
Additional 2025 Dates:
Saturday, September 20, 2025 (last entry at 12:30pm)
Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025
Don't miss these special opportunities to explore Fonthill Castle’s legendary interior at your own pace with the return of our highly popular Meander Days tours!
Our knowledgeable guides are available along the designated tour route to answer questions and make this a memorable experience 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!
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (last entry)
Sunday, August 31, 2025
10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (last entry)
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. (last entry)
Saturday, October 25, 2025
10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (last entry)
Sunday, October 26, 2025
10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (last entry)
* 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.
Fonthill Castle Holiday Daily Tours
November 15 – December 23, 2025
$20 Adult / $17 Senior / $15 Student
$10 Youth (6-17) / Free Child (5 and under)
BCHS Members - Free
This festive season, our daily guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcase Henry Mercer’s home decorated for the holidays, and feature personal stories about Mercer and his unique historic home. Tours are 60 minutes and guided.
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.