Look and explore in the castle
Once inside the castle you'll have time to explore after your tour. Climb up the steep spiral staircases to get to the top of the massive towers and be rewarded with the most incredible views across the Rother valley towards Ewhurst Green and east towards Newenden. The views are ever changing with the seasons and the state of the river.
As well as climbing up, you can take a few steps down from the castle courtyard and see the well room. The water would have been used in the nearby kitchens, but only ale from the buttery would have been drunk at the table. Perhaps you can see why? Before you leave this room, take a look up for a bird's eye view.
Take a seat on the dais and survey the great hall before you. Imagine looking up to the minstrel's gallery at the far end above the arches to the buttery, pantry and kitchen. This room with its great vaulted roof and impressive arched window, probably glazed with stained glass, would have seen many a feast and celebration.
As you leave look up and see the murder holes above you in the gatehouse tower. All manner of unpleasant things would have rained down on any unwelcome visitors in the past. There's also the remains of the iron-clad oak portcullis, thought to be among one of the oldest in England and above the studded oak doors are the badge and shields of the Dallingridge family.