Fonthill Castle is a Gothic castle in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and a filming location for America's Castles (1994). Built in 1912, it was designed by Henry Chapman Mercer, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Bucks County Historical Society.
Location: 525 East Court Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0313, SRC-0314 - Designed by Henry Chapman Mercer
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0313, SRC-0315 - Built in 1912
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0314, SRC-0315 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0313, SRC-0315 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1985, as part of the Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works district); National Register of Historic Places (1972)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0313, SRC-0316, SRC-0619 - Owned by Bucks County Historical Society
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0315, SRC-0316, SRC-2996, SRC-3659 - Appeared in America's Castles (tv, 1994)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0313, SRC-4308
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0313 — Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle (Bucks County Historical Society) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0314 — The Magazine Antiques (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0315 — Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (National Trust for Historic Preservation) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0316 — Wikipedia: Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0619 — Fonthill Castle — Clio (educational nonprofit) (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2996 — Bucks County Herald (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3659 — buckscountyherald.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4308 — foxnews.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4706 — Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle (Bucks County Historical Society) (Tier 1, official_institution; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4707 — Library of Congress (HABS, Fonthill) (Tier 1, government_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. Guided one-hour tours; advance timed online tickets recommended.
Admission: Guided castle tour by timed ticket (purchase online; separate ticket from the Mercer Museum). See official site for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Where was America's Castles filmed?
Fonthill Castle, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for America's Castles.
Can you visit Fonthill Castle?
Yes — Fonthill Castle is open to the public. Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. Guided one-hour tours; advance timed online tickets recommended.. Admission: Guided castle tour by timed ticket (purchase online; separate ticket from the Mercer Museum). See official site for current pricing..
Who designed Fonthill Castle?
Fonthill Castle was designed by Henry Chapman Mercer.
Where is Fonthill Castle located?
Fonthill Castle is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.