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Bancroft's Castle
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Groton, Massachusetts
Castle ruins reached via short steep hike with views of the surrounding landscape and fields.
Plan your visit
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“Tucked away atop a hill overlooking the township, this castle represents quite a bit of interesting history and holds some very mysterious energy!”
Inside the castle
“Tucked away atop a hill overlooking the township, this castle represents quite a bit of interesting history and holds some very mysterious energy!”
What couples say again and again
“I did an engagement shoot here at sunset back in October, the sunlight hit the castle beautifully.”
“But nothing could take away from the fall colors and picturesque landscape that reveals itself at the end of the path.”
From the reviews
The castle itself may be good for portrait. But once you find the castle, there a a few spots that offer beautiful view for great pictures. I went there 30 min before sunrise. Next time I will try sunset pictures. It’s said that the nearby restaurant, Gibbet Hill Grill, is great; next time will dine there.
The GPS brought me up a hairpin turn side road but there are two stone pillars on the main road, walk through them and up to the right. It's a bit of a hill but not a long walk and well worth it! The castle is very cool but so are the views!!
One of the most breathtaking places in Massachusetts during the foliage season. The place is incredibly beautiful and peaceful, with the ruins of an old castle lingering on the top of the hill with a gorgeous sight of the entire valley. I definitely recommend going, and then going again!
Beautiful location, castle ruins and overlook of the local town. Highly recommend for photography purposes. Be aware, it's a very short but steep hike, so models wear sneakers and change into heels at the top. Some photography examples for the area and capable shots.
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