Leave 21st century Pennsylvania for 13th century England when you cross the threshold and enter Stokesay Castle in Reading. The best castle in Pennsylvania, now a restaurant, allows visitors to feel as though they’ve stepped into the pages of an old-fashioned fairy tale.

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A simple sign announces your arrival at Stokesay Castle, designed as an ode to 13th century England. Sprawled across 10 acres, the castle was built by locals who worked to carefully replicate features - such as hand carved beams - that allow visitors to feel as though they've stepped back in time.
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Pull up the winding drive for your first glimpse of the castle built for the Hiester family. The luxurious property served as the family's vacation home from the time it was built in 1931 until 1956 when they decided to sell it.
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By the 1970s, the elegant grounds of Stokesay Castle had become a popular restaurant in Reading. The castle's history almost came to a sudden halt, however, when the doors permanently shut in 2007.
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Fortunately, the closure of 2007 merely meant the end of a chapter. A new chapter in this castle's fairy tale began in 2009, when Jack Gulati purchased the property and spent millions to restore it to its former glory.
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Today, Stokesay Castle hosts weddings, banquets, and other special events, allowing community members to make their own fairy tales spring to life.

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Stokesay Castle also features The Lord's Dining Room for a fine dining experience. Or, if you prefer a more casual meal, opt for the Knight's Pub.
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Call ahead for reservations to the Lord's Dining Room, which serves guests Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Browse the menu which features an array of starters, sides, and entrees, the latter of which includes filet Mignon, pan seared sea bass, and NY strip steak.
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Toast your fairy tale evening at the Lord's Dining Room with a glass of wine. The fine dining establishment features a total of 12 different red and white wines.
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Indulge in delicious food and spellbinding surroundings at the Knight's Pub where dinner is served Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Knight's Pub features a dinner menu and a special children's menu. The menu includes such pub favorites as Shepherd's pie, steak and cheese pot pie, and fish and chips, in addition to seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and soups.

Step into a fairy tale setting at this hidden Pennsylvania castle. Enjoy fine dining or a casual meal as you soak in the magnificent details of the best castle in Pennsylvania. And, if you like Stokesay Castle, check out 15 more castles in Pennsylvania.

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Nikki Rhoades | December 22, 2019

Can you spend the night in a castle in Pennsylvania?

There are absolutely castle getaways in Pennsylvania… you just have to know where to look! You see, the state has 46,055 square miles awaiting exploration. That’s a lot of space for stunning structures to hide in, and with a history dating back to 1681, residents of the Keystone State have had quite a bit of time to make their mark. Sharon is home to Buhl Mansion, a castle completed in 1896 that has since earned recognition as one of the most romantic inns in the nation. Eastern State Penitentiary looks quite a bit like a castle, although it’s actually a former prison that’s said to be haunted. Overnight ghost tours are offered there – if you are brave enough to visit one of the most haunted prisons in the nation!

Are there any abandoned castles in Pennsylvania?

If you are in search of abandoned castles in Pennsylvania, use caution not to trespass. Some of the most intriguing places being reclaimed by nature are located on private property and thus are not open to the public… and some of them doubtlessly hide castle-like structures.  Fortunately, there are many incredible photographers that obtained permission to visit abandoned sites! An old lodge in New Castle, Pennsylvania was captured in film before its demolition, and this old mansion in an undisclosed location is eerily grand even in a state of disrepair. Abandoned castles are a bit harder to come by, though they surely exist hidden from view.

What is the largest castle in Pennsylvania?

There are many unique castles in Pennsylvania, and some of the largest are now museums. Fonthill Castle has over 200 windows throughout its 44 rooms, and the Mercer Museum is large enough to display over 50,000 pre-Industrial tools. Grey Towers Castle at Arcadia University was once among the largest homes in the nation with its 40 rooms, though it now functions as one of the most impressive buildings on any American university campus. The largest castle in Pennsylvania, however, is arguably Eastern State Penitentiary. Though it was actually a prison, this castle-like structure covered 11 acres and encompassed 450 cells.

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