Track 18

Track 18.

Welcome to Westchester Castle, everyone.

I know some of you have come a long way today, so I hope you will enjoy your time with us.

Westchester Castle dates back to the 11th century and was home to the Westchester family until the 19th century, when it was donated to the National Trust.

We are now standing at the main entrance.

As you will have seen, the castle is rectangular shaped, with four turrets, or towers, one at each corner.

So, as we enter, you’ll see on your left the Grand Hall, where balls were held when the family lived here.

If you walk through the Grand Hall, you can see one of the four turrets in the corner.

You’ll see that it’s now a gift shop, though it used to be Lord Westchester’s bedroom.

It has a magnificent view of the aviary, where the birds are kept.

You will have plenty of time to purchase your souvenirs there after the tour.