Tour the modern medieval stone castle, hike the wooded grounds along the former bed of a miniature train, revel in the spectacular river views, or pitch a tent in one of the few river camping spots in Connecticut, and discover why so many are drawn to the stunning park.

The historic home of William Gillette features many incredible things to do. The Visitor's Center is perched atop a bluff that overlooks the river. Inside, see the fully restored train engine that Gillette would use to bring guests around the estate.

Gillette Castle State Park straddles the towns of East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut in the United States, sitting high above the Connecticut River. The castle was designed and built by William Gillette (1853–1937), an American actor most famous for …

Atop the most southerly hill in a chain known as the Seven Sisters, William Hooker Gillette, noted actor, director, and playwright, built this one hundred and eighty-four acre estate, the Seventh Sister. The focal point of his effort was a twenty four room mansion reminiscent of a …

My top location for taking visitors, a quirky place with a great back story. And at $6, well worth it. The site and parking are free, but to access the castle, a ticket is required, in groups of 12 every 15 minutes. Depending on the day, the tickets can run out fast.

Gillette Castle is the former home of William Gillette, most famous for his acting role portraying Sherlock Holmes. The public river camping sites are on the grounds of his 24 room mansion, reminiscent of a medieval castle.

Gillette Castle State Park is situated at 67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 and is part of the Connecticut state park system managed by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Visit our Directions page to get information on scenic routes to the Castle.

It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette. The Castle is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day.

Dec 5, 2010 · Gillette Caste State Park first opened to the public on October 7th, 1944. More than 300,000 people have visited the castle and its surrounding grounds every year since it was reopened in...

Jul 15, 2019 · Gillette Castle State Park is the beautiful former home of William Gillette, best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage. Here's what it looks like.