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 recorded source groups · SRC-0313, SRC-0314 - Designed by Henry Chapman Mercer
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0313, SRC-0315 - Built in 1912
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0314, SRC-0315 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-0313, SRC-0316, SRC-0619 - Owned by Bucks County Historical Society
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0315, SRC-0316, SRC-2996, SRC-3659 - Appeared in America's Castles (tv, 1994)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. 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
How is Fonthill Castle connected to America's Castles?
Fonthill Castle, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has a documented connection to America's Castles. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
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.