Egerton Castle

About

Construction of the Egerton Castle commenced in 1938 after Lord Egerton’s heart was broken by his desired bride-to-be, who rejected his proposal on account of his house being too small. So small, she called it the “chicken house”! Following his devastation he vowed to construct a castle fit for his Queen, assembled with only the finest materials including marble from Italy, tiles from England and decorative ornaments sourced from around the world. Tragically, but not surprisingly, after construction reached completion in 1954 (16 years later!) the lady had moved on and the relationship wasn’t to be. Aggrieved, Lord Egerton banned women permanently from the estate and lived out his remaining years in solitude. Today, the property is managed by the Egerton University and is a popular tourist attraction. Visit the castle to admire the well-maintained grounds, have a picnic, and even see the small petting zoo on site. Despite Egertons personal sadness, it is actually possible to get married in his castle, too!