Gillette Castle Interior & Visitor Center open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day, and weekends through Columbus Day.
Holiday tours will be held on weekends, as well as the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 29 - December 22, 2024 every 15 minutes between 10 am - 3:30 pm.
Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. Tickets are sold by the state, not the Friends.
Grounds are open daily, year-round, from 8 a.m. until sunset.

Please note that the East Haddam Swing Bridge is undergoing a major multi-year renovation. The bridge closure schedule outlines days the bridge is scheduled to be completely closed. Alternatives are the bridges through Middletown or Old Saybrook, and the seasonal Chester-Hadlyme ferry.

Our state parks are struggling, and the Friends are concerned.
Please visit The state of our state parks describing the situation and how you can help.

Current happenings at the Castle!

Holidays in the Park! Join us in celebrating the season!
Join the Gillette Castle holiday helpers! Make a contribution to your community and have a great time doing it! **
Guided Hikes on Friday Nov 29, and weekends from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec 22 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Come for a hike and then enjoy the Park! Register here!
First Day Hikes and hot cider on Wednesday January 1, 2025! Register here!
See a Virtual Tour of the Castle, provided by Connecticut's Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection

Founded in 1998, the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and education of the Gillette Castle and its scenic grounds, located within the Seven Sister Hills along the Connecticut River. We are always accepting new members and welcome any donations. Follow the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park Facebook page for updates on various events and appearances. Contact us with any questions.