Bacon's Castle
Come visit us for our Grounds, Gardens and Ghostly Tales!
Bacon’s Castle is now OPEN for the Season. Come see us!



Plan your visit
Ways to visit:
Self-Guided Cell Phone Tour- Receive an informative site map and explore the grounds following a numbered path. Use your personal cell phone to hear about the site’s history and architecture.
Guided Exterior Walking Tour- 45 minute guided tour of the history and architecture of the site. Call for availability 757.357.5976
Guided Interior Tours, available online or on-site. Click here to reserve your spot: Bacon’s Castle Tickets
Pack a lunch and eat at one of our six picnic tables.
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
You can hop on the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry for free to visit Preservation Virginia’s Historic Jamestowne or take a short car ride to Smith’s Fort Plantation.
Hours & Directions
Interior tours are available March through December at the following times:
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Day – Labor Day: Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission
Pricing
Preservation Members | Free (Become a member) |
General Admission | $15 |
AAA, Senior (60+), Military Discount | $12 |
Students | $10 |
Children under 6 | Free |
Caregiver for any person with a disability protected under the ADA | Free |
Contact
For information on pricing and availability:
Carol Wiedel, Site Coordinator
baconscastle@preservationvirginia.org
757-357-5976
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Tours & Site Rental
Bacon’s Castle is a rare and beautifully restored 17th century gem, located in scenic Surry County, Virginia and a short ferry ride from the Historic Triangle.
Site Rental & Special Events
Meeting Space: Rent Bacon’s Castle for your small group meetings and events. Pricing starts at $100 per hour.
Special Events: Rent our grounds for your special occasion. Pricing starts at $50 per hour.
Paranormal Evening Special Event Rental: The staff of Preservation Virginia’s Bacon’s Castle provides a very rare opportunity to investigate an ancient, historic location that has been a part of the American landscape since our country’s infancy.
Bacon’s Castle (c. 1665) has over 355 years of history and funds raised from events like these help to further the necessary, integral preservation efforts required to maintain this historic gem for generations to come. For more information and to book your group, email baconscastle@preservationvirginia.org
Group Tour Bookings
Surry County is a small town packed with historical significance. Plan a day trip to explore Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort.
Group tours are available by arrangements made no less than one week in advance of the visit.
Contact
For information on pricing and availability:
Carol Wiedel, Site Coordinator
baconscastle@preservationvirginia.org
757-357-5976