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1853 to 1937 East Haddam, CT 06423 Phone: 1-860-526-2336 Weather Permitting Gates Open 8:00 AM Fee = Free Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day from 10AM till 5PM Tour tickets MUST be purchased before 4;30PM $2 - Children 6-12 Children 5 and under are Free No Discounts for seniors or groups. Busses are limited to just a certain number per day. From late April to Late November you can take the Chester - Hadlyme ferry across the CT River from Chester to get to Gillette Castle. While crossing the river, the castle is in full view, in all it's majesty sitting atop the cliffs. The alternative is to drive north along
Rt 154, to the famous East Haddam Swing Bridge, and then follow
signs to the castle. In all, the drive is about a 10 miles through
some wonderful scenic areas of Haddam, and East Haddam, Connecticut. |
Gillette Castle State Park, Please Call AHEAD of your arrival 1-860-526-2336  Enlarge Photo Glillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, CT Photos by www.MarksPhotographs.com
William Gillette 1853 to 1937 |
 Enlarge Photo Aerial Photo of Glillette Castle State Park Located in East Haddam, CT Photos by www.MarksPhotographs.com  To enlarge this picture, Click Here upper floors of Gillette Castle. Gillette Castle State Park, Please Call AHEAD of your arrival 1-860-526-2336 |
Wine Tasting Party at the Connecticut River Museum  Connecticut River Museum (pictured above), overlooking Essex Harbor near on the CT River. |
 To enlarge this picture, Click Here near the terrace, and the overlook point on the Connecticut River between, Chester and Hadlyme. Unique period architecture is present everywhere. |
 To enlarge this picture, Click Here lookout terrace that offers a breath taking view across the Connecticut River from Haddam to Deep River The stone work is amazing. Look at the larger photo for details |
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June - September YES, Gillette Castle does allow for you to use the Terrace of the castle to have your Wedding Ceremony. The only times that are permitted are at either 10AM or at 5:30PM on Saturdays ONLY. GUEST List can NOT Exceed 50 People! The Current rate to rent the Terrace for 1/.2 hour / Porch area is $285 (call to verify). There are NO INDOOR privileges, and receptions are not permitted. For more information Call the castle Supervisor or Secretary. Excluding Holiday Weekends. Phone: 1-860-526-2336 |
 Gillette Castle A View From the Chester, CT Ferry Landing. |
 Up close and personal photo of Gillette Castle during a Connecticut February Snow Storm. www.MarksPhotographs.com |
 To enlarge this picture, Click Here visitors parking area. Wonderful stone wall architecture corral the paths on the park grounds. Photos by www.MarksPhotographs.com Gillette Castle State Park, Please Call AHEAD of your arrival 1-860-526-2336 |
 To enlarge this picture, Click Here The welcome sign as you enter the main driveway approaching Gillete's Castle. |
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