Newman’s Castle

Review №1

Rating: 4

The castle is a fun thing to take kids to. My daughter ran around and had a blast. Everyone was extremely nice and the guide knew a good amount of information to make it interesting. The sandwiches are subpar but the baked goods with the lunches are quite good. Its mostly in great shape but they have a bit of a wasp problem currently with nests throughout most of the castle. The ducks are cute and the moat is great. Go to this with the knowledge its a castle house that was turned into a castle to entertain the people who kept visiting and youll be golden.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Fun and entertaining but of Texicana. Mr. Newman built his home as a castle and it became a tourist attraction. Its a fun place, and captures a bit of the feel of an authentic castle - narrow halls, close ceilings (Im tall). Its a fun day trip from Houston and I recommend it.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

So pretty castle!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Interesting & Nostalgic

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Very unique and quirky attraction. I didnt book in advance and arrived just as it was closing. Although Chad, our guide, was gracious enough to show us around. Sad to learn of the owners passing but fantastic to learn about a man who turned a dream into a reality and built himself a real, functioning castle.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

The lady at the gate was very nice. Oh, and her sweet golden doodle is the best guard for the castle. Price is reasonable. They offer tea, water, and sandwiches at no cost.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

It is a bit expensive especially for a family with children. I would suggest making the fees less and the food optional.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

What a bargain for $20. The castle is hands on and almost entirely open. The inside is not luxurious but realistic and rugged by todays standards. The family that are on site are extremely nice and you can feel a genuine love for Mr. Newman and his vision. Hope to come back and bring family.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great potential

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Excellent recreation of a medieval castle

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Working castle

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Awesome place can t wait to go back again when I have another weekend off it s affordable and a great place for a date would highly recommend

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

Drove over 2 hours only to call and find out you have to have reservations. I went by the reviews on here stating reservations were not required. The girl that answered the phone at Newmans Bakery was beyond rude! Might want to hire someone who wants a job to answer your phones.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The medieval castle is breathtaking, but what truly sets it apart is the incredible staff. Their warm affection for visitors and the passion with which they speak about the castles former owner make the experience even more special. The food served there comes from the bakery that once belonged to the owner, and after tasting the exquisite pastries, we went straight to the bakery to buy more. Highly recommended!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This is a great experience for $20. I see a lot of complaints but I was really happy with this place. You get a funny story/details in the beginning and then you get to explore for as long as you need. We spent about an hour there exploring and getting the included lunch. There are so many little things to look at and take in. You also need to have the right mindset because this is a lot of stairs and mostly an outdoor activity with limited ac. Overall this is a good deal and something worth seeing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Awesome place incredible story. The lunch that comes with the ticket is meh but the staff are nice.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Great place to See The gentleman that walked us through the tour was great and he made me kids laugh and marvel at everything .

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

It was a wonderful adventure! Lots of beautiful sites to take pictures. Definitely recommend for a day trip. Its a self pace tour. You are free to explore as you like. Lunch and dessert is provided.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Awesome vibes. Everyone who works there is amazingly kind. Shout out to Chad. First come first serve for the food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

The tour guide was soooo friendly and the ticket lady was super sweet. You feel like you are family when you are visiting and they provide lunch and pastries.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 2

Sadly, this is a no for me. The entrance off the road is not clearly marked, which caused confusion for all the cars ahead of me. When you get to the gate its a wait and the person handing out your wristbands is also the person who has to answer questions, so you have to wait in line until they answer everybodys questions. There are no distinct parking spots, and someone ended up blocking my car in by double parking. It was really crowded and if you want to go up into a turret or a bell tower its a very narrow staircase which means if someones coming down you cant go up and vice versa so you just wait in line. Area where you eat that is air conditioned is not very well air conditioned. I mean, its something to get out of the sun, but its definitely not going to cool you off. Did not even take us 30 minutes to get through the whole place. When you try to drive out, its the same one lane driveway you came in through, so you have to wait for every car coming in, getting the wristbands, and asking questions, until theyve all pulled into the property, so you can exit. Its pretty much alot of waiting around for a few minutes of site seeing. If you live close, okay, maybe its worth it? For me to come from Houston, the time I spent driving there, the mileage and gas in my car, and the cost of admission was not worth it. I did find a couple of antique shops in town that made me feel better about making the trip out there. I rarely give low ratings, but this was a waste of a day :(

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Newmans Castle is a unique and quirky attraction, perfect for those seeking an offbeat experience. Its a real, functioning castle complete with a drawbridge and catapult, nestled in the Texas countryside. The tour is led by the charismatic King Newman himself, who shares amusing anecdotes and historical tidbits. The castle grounds are charming, and the included lunch from Newmans bakery is a delicious bonus. However, its important to manage expectations. The castle is relatively small, and the tour is more about the experience than historical accuracy. Some visitors might find the price a bit steep for whats offered. Overall, Newmans Castle is a fun and memorable outing, especially for families or those with a penchant for the unusual.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

We enjoyed nice place to visit , good sandwiches

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I had a wonderful time as a adult it s nice to see my first castle

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great place to visit for an experience! The workers are friendly and welcoming!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

A fun place to visit.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

A unique experience to see a castle-like building so close to the city.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 4

The castle is relatively small but nice for picture-taking. The town itself doesnt have many things to do. I was there mainly for the pictures with my mom.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Truly a work of art.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The beautiful place for photos, but they should give a little more attention to the entrance and the hours, the ladies who sell the tickets at the bakery be a little more friendly

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

Its good for phoshoot that it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

The food is 5 stars and the customer service is the only reason for the 1 star. When Emery sees someone enter and then laughs at you when you ask for help and goes back to mopping is not right. If she is special needs and needed help, why was she left at the counter alone?

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

Parking a big mess up. No staff to help

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

What a wonderful place to visit.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Discovering Castles in Texas.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 2

Website does not mention that the tours are $20 per person. They need to be more transparent about that.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed this place. Host was entertaining, the castle was cool. Recommended.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

It was a fun experience. I think this is a great family outing. Lunch is provided with admission. I do recommend advanced ticket purchase because the castle is sometimes used for private parties. At least call to make sure its available before driving out there.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The story and the castle are super interesting. Fun to go through and see how he built everything. There is some great craftsmanship on display. We didnt have the sandwiches but the donuts were fantastic. The story at the beginning was interesting and cute for the kids.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Simply amazing that this was done. Very cool that he made this for all to enjoy!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Lots of fun and cool things gs to see

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Very beautiful place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

This was one of the best tours. It was sad to find out that Mr Newman passed away March 13, 2024. He built an amazing legacy. The castle was so neat to tour. You had to reserve your tickets in advance and pay for them at the bakery. Newman s Bakery in Bellville. I can see Mr Newman s dream as you walked the property. The gentleman that took Mr Newman s spot in the tour was super sweet. For $20 a person I would highly recommend this! My son loves castles, so he was able to tell us a lot about the history.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

We went to this place on the memorial day holiday. Nice and quiet place with a touch of the medieval era. From the outside of the castle its not possible to tell that this castle was built not long ago. Very well made. We spent about one and a half hours there, exploring the beauty of the castle. The entry fee was $20, that includes lunch and drinks. The lunch was pretty decent too. There were options for ham and cheese sandwiches or turkey sandwiches. There were also cookies, donuts and cake for dessert. There was chilled water and iced tea that you can refill if you need to. Sadly, the place is not wheelchair easily accessible. One star less for that. Parking is free outside the castle. This is a nice place to bring young children. I saw kids enjoying themselves pulling a thick rope that was connected to the . Kids loved ringing that bell.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

This is an amazing hidden gem. Its for tours only so do a little planning before just riding and sightseeing. The gentlemen there let me come in and take photos seeing that I rode out here on my motorcycle which was really nice! I plan to return with the family for the full tour.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Poor management. They do not want to invest on any maintenance. Unlike photos, it s a very small castle. Should not be even named as castle. Better not to waste time at this place if you looking for family outing

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This was a really cool experience. Sandwiches for lunch were premade with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mayo and mustard. You get either ham n cheese or turkey, no cheese, chips and cookies or donuts that are bakery made. Just plain fun!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Tickets for the Newmans Castle can be purchased at the Newmans bakery. There is a brief introduction of the castle and its history prior to entering the castle. Lunch is included with the purchase of your ticket and is available at the castle. There is plenty of parking and castle to explore. Great day for adventure for children under 10 years of age. Great back drops for pictures and lasting memories. Its an hour drive from Houston.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

It was a unique experience. Our family enjoyed the town, tour, grounds, lunch, baked goods, and hospitality.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

TLDR: go on a weekday and keep an eye on kids. Reservation system needs work. A unique experience. How to explain this place? We ve never had an experience like it. The owner died two months ago and, based on reviews, the king who welcomed us is a kinder fit for the role. There is a lot of confusion that could easily be cleared up thru an online registration. For one, the phone call instructing us to be at the bakery by 10:30 didn t mention we would pick up tickets there and then head to the actual castle about 10 mins away. There was some confusion about when to leave the bakery. No clear start time was given. Thankfully, we showed up about five minutes before the program started. The king walked out in jeans with a giant sword and a crown. An overview was given of the castle, including an extensive explanation of chopped off body parts they feed to the fish. One kid actually started crying after all the talk of chopped off ears and noses. The presentation was a bit long winded and scattered and I ended up getting distracted watching a water moccasin swim across the moat. It was hot even under the shelter. After the overview, we were free to roam. This is where my mind was further blown. We only had maybe 20 of us enter the castle at the same time as it was a Monday before schools let out. I can t imagine visiting on a day with a bigger crowd. In large crowds, this would be hard to maneuver. Today, though, we had free roam to spread out from others and we took our time exploring. As a husband and wife with an open mind for new adventures, it was fun. I m not sure I d ever visit on a crowded day or with young kids unless you can keep an eye on them constantly. Why? There is a literal bed of rusty nails, a HEAVY pillory made of solid wood that you can get in and out of unsupervised (easy head injury or broken fingers waiting to happen), narrow stairwells, exposed wires and a somewhat dull but still sharp enough dagger on a shelf near the guestbook. It s a gigantic lawsuit waiting to happen. You ll get to ring a tower bell, climb multiple towers and see hand carved furniture. I want to mention this is not ADA friendly unless you desire to stay on at ground level. Youll see an incredible amount of detail in items like door knobs, the curvature of doors in rounded rooms and the chainmail curtain at the entrance to the owner s private residence. You ll see the room where the builder actually lived. It s a mess and you get a peek into the guy who had swords, a crown and a kilt laying around his room, mixed in with a ball cap, artificial tree and lots of books. It s as if they ve left it as he did when he passed suddenly in March 2024. Makes you wonder how much of this was a fantasy to Mr. Newman and how much was reality to him. Two employees were there. Both were nice and King Jeff is very engaging and helpful. Your ticket includes a ham and cheese sandwich, chips and donuts. They ran out of the lunch kits (probably due to the non existent reservation system) so they gave us a paper to drive 10 mins back over to the bakery to get our sandwiches. The sandwiches at the bakery are about $9.50 each so I see why they increased the price of admission - it now includes the meal. All in all? We can say we ve seen a castle in Texas. We didn t break any bones from falls or pillorys, didn t get tetanus on rusty nails or electrocuted by open wires. No one lost any ears to feed the bass. We got to meet sweet King Jeff and do things we most certainly would never be able to do if they decide to hire a liability lawyer. Not sure what happens to this place in the future but a new owner could really benefit from tightening up some safety things, creating a clear reservation process, limiting the number of visitors per tour and selling tickets at the site versus making it a two part stop at the bakery and then the castle.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

It s worth it just go see it. And your kids will love it!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Rocky road to get to it, but well worth a visit. Drawbridge was broken. They have some repairs to make. Owner passed away one month before our visit. He was so respected. His nephew has taken over. A big job. Castle was never finished. Bakery is open and you get your tickets for the castle there. Take your patience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

So a pretty castle, its so nice to visit, There was one movie made over there!! Ask for the guide hes name MR Djeff!! Visited on

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Very neat small castle and was fun to walk through and see the history

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Such a neat experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Great place for the kids to explore

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

My husband and I are thrilled we chose to visit Newmans Castle despite the mixed reviews. The $20 per person entrance fee turned out to be a great value as it included a self-guided tour, lunch consisting of sandwiches, chips, and a drink, as well as cookies and doughnuts. The staff was friendly and helpful, didnt mind taking pictures for my husband and I . The older gentleman put on a role and tortured me in the cage in the torture chambers that was a bonus it was fun FYI he was pretending . I was just disappointed in reading so many negative comments. My experience was amazing people like to complain about everything.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Nice place! Dont forget to buy tickets at Newmans Bakery in Bellville before you go or take some cash with you to pay. Cost is 20$ per person, but I think it is worth it because it is something different in our area of Texas

Date: 5 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

I loved it. Still has a lot of untapped potential.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

We had such a great time! A very cool place to visit. Lunch is included but be sure to stop at the bakery in town before heading to the castle. We didn t know to do this, but they will take cash at the castle also.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 1

Don t waste your money. Horrible road going in. Pretty much thought this was a rip off.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

The most perfect spring day to stroll through a Castle and enjoy pastries! Its rustic and charming and a breath of fresh air!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Beautiful castle for great photos. The entrance includes breakfast (sandwich, donuts, chips, and ice tea). You need to buy tickets in the bakery in the town

Date: 6 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Good recommendations :)

Date: 6 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Excellent visit to the Castle, although there are some areas in need of maintenance, there are incredible spaces for taking photos. The place is amazing!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 3

It was a short visit. The place is pretty, but if you live far know there s no much to do. Is a small place

Date: 6 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

We are so grateful for the Newman family extending their hospitality and tours of Newman s Castle during such a difficult period. We enjoyed every moment seeing the castle and had a lovely experience. Our thoughts and prayers are with Newman s friends and loved ones. Long live King Newman s legacy!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

This was a Awesome Adveture hidden a hour away from Houston a Real Castle in a forest ! Bless You Newman Family for opening your home to strangers for a Great experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Wonderful Castle full of fun. Lunch provided in ticket price.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Rest in Peace, King Newman.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

Staircases so narrow people were getting stuck because only one person can fit through at a time, no coordination just a free for all. Over 100 people visiting 3 people running it. Pretty place but with no organization, bakery is the same way. Site lies there s no reservations, no limit of people per tour time. They need guides directing people or making people pause to allow people out. Save your money or don t go during a major break, it was more stressful than enjoyable. (Picture of large tower where people where getting stuck for long periods)

Date: 6 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 2

Interesting design, but the trip could have been much more enjoyable if there wasnt so many people. Over 200 people squeezed into tight places, there was no room to see or do anything. Small staircases that got bottle necked with people trying to get up and down. We just left early. I wouldnt say our 1.5 hr drive or 20$ a ticket was worth the 20 min overcrowded experience. We came on a Saturday, not sure if week days would be better, but we will never come back. Also, the bakery had roaches crawling on the Counters, so we skipped eating there.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

I swear some people just cant be happy about anything, nothing is ever good enough! The second we stepped foot on the property we heard some lady go ugh, its so underwhelming. Its literally a castle!! When are you ever going to be in a castle again? Unless you take a special trip somewhere specifically to visit one, which most people cant do. Shut up! And one of the reviews talked about visiting on March 12th, which was the day we visited, and they claimed the speaker kept telling the crowd to hush. Okay, he said it once, calm down! And you complaining that you couldnt hear in the back is exactly why he told people to be quiet. Karen. I will agree that the amount of people allowed in was triple what it should be. They definitely need to cut that or do multiple tours to keep that many people. We got our lunch, which by the way was delicious, (despite the ugly remarks and lies about a tiny sandwich, it was huge) and sat down for about 30-45 minutes to let the crowd disperse. It was much better after that. People didnt stay long and it cleared out fairly quickly so we got a good visit with fewer people. The stairs in the tallest tower are definitely steep and not safe for children but okay, so then dont go up there. Its a bell tower! Not meant to be climbed and played on. Everything else was fine. Kids just needed help going up and down. Yes its $20 per person but again, when are you ever going to see another castle and it did come with lunch, drink and dessert. People complain too much.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Hi! I did not know how else to contact anyone or if there was an email. Ive seen that people have filmed here before along with doing quinceañeras, weddings etc. I might be filming a music video with a smaller artist and was looking into what a day rate would be to film at the castle. You can reach me at my instagram @sulley19 . Thanks!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 1

Had heard great things about the Newman Castle tour. We made reservations for the tour for March 12th. The tour for 20 people turned out to have probably 200 people scrambling for parking. We tried to listen to a rambling 20 minute presentation which the crowd struggled to hear unless you were standing directly in front of the presenter who kept telling the crowd,which contained lots of young children who lost interest in the first 5 minutes, to hush!. Without a microphone the presentation was unheard by a large percentage of the crowd. When the presentation finally ended, the crowd was released and they surged in to the castle. Huge lines backed up at the steep and dangerous ladders all over the castle making it hard to see many of the rooms. They did provide a very nice little bag lunch and some delicious donuts but there was absolutely no tour and the size of the crowd made it hard to real enjoy what we had heard would be a great tour.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 1

This used to be a fun place to go and hold an event, now the cost has skyrocketed and unaffordable. Better to go to another castle.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

We made a reservation months in advance for spring break, rented a vehicle, reserved a hotel room, and took off work for this trip. We confirmed the reservation a day ahead or time as requested. Then when we were an hour away we got a phone call that our reservation was cancelled without any option to reschedule. So disappointing!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

You must call the bakery and make reservations before going. $20 a person, $10 under 6 yrs old. Arrive at bakery by 10. Gates open at 1030, tour starts at 11.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Cool castle. You have to get your tickets from the bakery that you pass in town, not the castle itself. Wear closed-toed shoes because you ll be walking in sand to get to the castle. Parking is a joke. There were at least 200 people in our tour on a Tuesday. They tell you to arrive at 10:30, but we waited until 11 and then the tour guide talked for the next 30 minutes about every room in the castle. Then they let everyone go in all at once wander wherever and it s chaos. Too many people for one tour.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Nice place. It could be cleaner for sure. Accommodating with nice vibes. However, tables windows by the eating area need attention. But for sure a nice place to visit. Great value

Date: 6 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

A very unique experience. Beautiful background for family pictures. Amazing staff.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

What a great short experience with the family. Great spot out in the middle of nowhere. Clean and welcoming staff. Definitely come out and enjoy a quick gateway. And remember, blue bell ice cream is down the road about 15 min away. Give my review a l8ke and hope you guys enjoy a quick trip to a castle in TEXAS!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Beautiful castle and surroundings.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Such a fun place! Make reservations a few days before. Tickets include a delicious sack lunch, a wonderful tour, and the ability to walk the grounds afterwards. Beautiful castle!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

It would be a good idea for them to open on Sundays even if they closed on a weekday. There are people who only rest from work on Sundays and cannot go.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Was a very lovely put place very friendly people. Very accommodating $,20 you get to go pretty much wherever you want to go in the castle. A sandwich water or tea and chips. There are clean restroom facilities.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

It was nice to get away from Houston. Peaceful and quiet over here. $20 per person.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

This is a really cool place to visit. It was built in 1990 by Mike Newman. It looks like a real medieval castle. It s really beautiful. It gives fairy tale vibes. This place also offers wonderful weddings. A great place to visit once. Ethereal

Date: 7 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

You find a castle in the forest in Texas it was awesome! Tour starts at 11am , you have to be at Newmans bakery by 10:30 to purchase tickets. I believe they are $25. Tour ends at 1pm you get lunch inside the castle, and donuts from Newmans bakery :) recommend wearing tennis shoes and comfy clothes. They are closed Sundays . Call the bakery and make reservations before you head out.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

No information online about the entrance fee. We arrived there and one senior gentleman was very rude and wanted to charge $50 per person. Totally overrated.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

It was a nice little spot. Makes you feel you re away from Houston. Small castle but a nice experience if you have never been to a castle before.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

We were in the surrounding area and decided to make a last minute trip to see this castle. I must say to call for a reservation and purchase your wristband at Newmans bakery in town. My mistake was that I thought the bakery was part or nearby the castle property. Luckily I was only 3 minutes away from the bakery in town. There is a presentation at the base of the draw bridge before we are allowed to walk the castle grounds. How awesome that we were allowed to wander around on our own. Although there was a good amount of people touring the castle, everyone was respectful of each other. We were served iced tea and ham or turkey sandwiches on homemade bread and such soft delicious donuts from their bakery. It was a beautiful place to visit. Also, this is still the owners home so please be respectful. If you never get the chance to see a real live castle, this is close to it. Enjoy!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

We just returned home from our visit. The castle and story is neat and did see some really cool things. But the drawl bridge and catapult are broken. The sandwich was horrible. The bread was dry and it had one piece of meat lettuce tomato onion and pickle. The dessert the provided was donuts and that was all. I think it was a little over priced.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Fun place to visit.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the castle. Its a peaceful place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This was a fun experience!! I had no idea what to expect and it didnt disappoint! This place is great to visit if you have young ones. The guide has a cute introduction to castle with info about the owner, builder, ( the King)! The lunch is simple but delicious!! Fresh baked bread for the sandwiches! Fresh pastries too and the best part is all of those you can eat!! The kids imagination is immediately brought to life when the guide starts talking about how they can save the princess in the tower!! With safe swords they can use to practice fighting the dragons, its a great place to visit!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Great experience at Newman s Bakery first and then at Newman s Castle which is privately owned by Mike Newman who still resides in his castle. Make Reservations by calling Newman s Bakery. Then purchase the tickets in person at the bakery. The tickets are currently $20 per person for older children & adults. Newman s Castle is open for 3 hours each day (10:30am - 1:30pm) except for Sundays. The tour includes Lunch (a sandwich and chips as well as several baked goods to choose from (donuts and cookies).

Date: 7 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Wonderful place, if you have kids go and make a trip to this place, but not during summer, don t forget to have breakfast at their wonderful bakery that will be the good part.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Great place to visit. You need to call Newmans bakery to make an appointment, and there is only one tour a day at 1030 am. The road to the castle is a little rough at the end, but if you take it slow you will be fine. The castle is very cool, built by a man with a dream. After a short introduction you can walk around and check each room, tower and torture chamber on your own. Some places require claiming the ladder, which makes exploring the castle even more exciting. Lunch is provided, sandwiches, donuts, cookies, cake and tea or water to drink. There is a short walk around the castle to enjoy the views from all the angles. A visit is definitely worth the 20 $ admission.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 2

Cool little castle but scarce parking, the speaker needed a megaphone or microphone, and too many people for a small castle. They should have small groups of people at a time. They give you sandwiches and dessert.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

It was a good experience and photo op opportunity but not really much to do or see there

Date: 8 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

I have no idea why this castle doesnt pop up when searching things to do nearby, but Im so happy I happened to stumble upon it. $20 per person includes a walk through with a quirky tour guide, unlimited access to castle after your tour and a sack lunch (deli sandwich, donut, chips, cookies, water and tea). It was pouring down rain, but we still had access to all areas of the castle except the trail that goes around the pond. Definitely recommend if youre looking for something a little different than the hustle and bustle.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Cute Scottish castle in the middle of TX

Date: 8 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

This place was a fun jaunt from NW Houston area, and is a gorgeous property, tucked away from the rest of the world. You have to call and reserve tickets through the Newman s Bakery located in Belleville, which is also the place you have to stop by and pick up your wristbands for the visit, as they don t accept payments of any kind at the castle. Jeff, the gentleman who introduces the castle to you is very jovial and engaging. My two kids (11 & 8), had a good time once we got inside the grounds. As a note, dress for the weather, as most of what you are seeing is outside (we went in winter and it was 35 degrees, but summer would definitely be a warm trip). Parking is no problem, but you do drive about 1/2 mile along a country driveway (pot holes!), so just keep that in mind. There are 13 dragons to find throughout the castle tour (helping to keep younger ones engaged) and there is a large tree branch strung up in the courtyard that can be battled against with the provided wooden swords to help break up the time for the younger ones. The owner actually lives on property, and provides cookies, sandwiches and tea/water refreshments at the end of your tour. All in all, we stayed about an hour, and everyone had a good time! I don t know that it would be worth a multi hour drive, but if you are in Houston/Austin area for a visit and are looking for something off the beaten pathway to do, I definitely recommend it!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 2

Had to give it 2 cause of the people that work there nothing like what you see online nobody dressed like the era its just not worth the money unless you have kids not a place to go when getting to destination this is the sign you see you can miss it easy its a dirt road full of holes careful if going in a car

Date: 8 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We had a great time, very beautiful place. Will bring some friends the next time. Mike Newman did a great job!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

The castle is unique and I appreciate all the work he put into it.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

A neat place to visit and if you live in and around Houston it s not too far

Date: 8 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

so fun and full of adventures,!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Great castle to visit. Kids will love it. Also good place to take some beautiful pictures. We booked 2 days in advance, you should drive to bakery location first and buy the ticket. They will provide you with blue wrest band. Each ticket is for 20$. Once done u need to drive all the way to castle it s 3 miles only from bakery. parking was available next to the castle. Once the tour is done you can go to the pantry and have lunch. You have option to choose between turkey or ham sandwich (drinks and donuts were also available). This was included with the tickets. The tour guy was so friendly and funny. He did explain us everything about the castle and the king ! P.s the turkey sandwich was so tasty ! . Highly recommended and it s only an hour drive from houston. Press like if u find this review is helpful:)

Date: 8 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

The Castle is literally about 800 sq feet of space. Waste of time and checkout the 1/2 oz of turkey in the sandwich ha ha.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Had a great day here. The full tour with the history takes about an hour. Lunch was a simple turkey or Ham sandwich but it was delicious. Kind staff worth driving few hours to visit Place is perfect for all ages. Can bring your kids or have a lovely date walking around a beautiful castle and lake. Great place to take Pictures. While I was there either even what looked wedding pictures. Its that beautiful there. And dont mind the king in the castle he is mostly just sleeping. I would recommend climbing all the sit to the top to get a wonderful view of the surrounding trees. It is a straight climb up a ladder so some people may find is difficult but the 7 year old infornt was able to do so.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Cool location. The only thing I can see negatively about it was if you climb the bell tower then be aware you can get hit by the bell and it is super loud if anybody is ringing it and you are up there.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

This is not a place I would recommend. The staff was very kind and accommodating at the castle but the castle hype was disappointing. Im not sure if the $20 pp is worth the brown bag sandwich given with the purchase of your ticket!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Cool place to visit even for us locals. The scenery was incredible!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 3

This is a funny little castle where we camped for a night. Food was provided which was tasty. The staff were all excellent and friendly. The castle is still being worked on. The views from the turrets were amazing. Kids had so much fun running around and exploring.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Horrible experience here !! We had our daughters event photos taken here and had a friend bring two horses to take a few pictures with the horses OUTSIDE THE castle , Mike Newman decided to charge us a entry fee of 25.00 for EACH of the two horses ????? Who does that !!?? We were totally fine paying 25.00 entry fee for any Humans that were there but who charges an entry Fee for Horses to take pictures outside the castle ( never entered the castle mind you !! ) Mike Newman will NEVER get any bakery or castle business from any of us included our extended family in Bellville !!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Awesome experience

Date: 9 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Be cautious. I called to make a reservation and when I got there they had not written it down. It was going to be a 2.5 hr wait. They use a paper and pencil for reservations. Incompetent staff when there is no other way to make a reservation but to call and hope they can write it down.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

This has been by far my grandkids favorite part of our weekend trip. Upon arrival we bought our tickets at Newmans Bakery. But prior to that I did call Newmans bakery during the week to make reservations. At the bakery we received wrist bands and directions to the Castle. When we arrived at the castle we walked around until people gathered in a covered porch area. Recieved a tour by a tour guide. He was very helpful and funny. The children and adults enjoyed his story of how the Castle was build. After the tour you can eat in the kitchen area. There is home made bread sandwiches and drinks provided. Take cash for souvenirs.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

I really wanted to give this 5 stars but I couldnt due to the customer service at the bakery. The Website instructed me to call and make a reservation. I did. Then I show up at the bakery and its utter chaos. There was no real line, just people crammed at the counter. I asked 3 different people where the line was for people who made reservations. I was told to stand in 3 different spots. I finally got to the counter and told them I wanted to tour the castle. They asked if I made a reservation and I said yes but she didnt ask me my name or anything, she just rang up a ticket for me. The worst part is they all seemed to hate their job at the bakery and not one person smiled at me. At the castle itself though was all smiles and cheer and great service. I had a great time at the castle but getting there was a hassle.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Visited on a Friday, arrived at the bakery by 10:15AM in town for a delicious breakfast and coffee (not included) and picked up our wrist bands ($20 p/person). Received directions to the castle 10 minutes away and were told to get there by 11AM. Arrived to a presentation of the history of the castle and what it has to offer, then they allow you to roam free as you please on your own. Beautiful photo ops all throughout and fantastic friendly staff. Lunch is served (Turkey or Ham sandwiches with water or unsweetened tea) along with all kinds of treats from the bakery which it was all delicious. Had a really great time and the trip to a small town is well worth it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Its obviously not a historic castle, but its pretty cute and my young kids had fun trying to find all the dragon figures hidden throughout the grounds. Wouldnt recommend for families with older children or for those with limited mobility.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 10 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Interesting view in the middle of a Texan forest. The GPS will need the coordinates and not the street address. Unfortunately it isnt open just for spontaneous visits. From the outside you can see the drawbridge engine a wooden trodding wheel. Definitely worth the visit if you are in the vicinity. (One retracted star for being booked visits only, i would have loved to go inside).

Date: 10 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

based

Date: 10 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Great food cool place and they had play swords

Date: 11 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 1

Eww, $20 for a inedible sandwich and stale donuts. News flash folks, you are paying for lunch.....they arent giving it to you out of the goodness of their hearts. Complete rip off

Date: 11 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Went on a Thursday during my sons fall break. Parking is pretty much wherever you decide to stop your vehicle in the woods near the castle- I could imagine it being quite a pain on a crowded day. Luckily, my husband had the forethought to back in to avoid getting blocked in, and we were early enough that we got a good spot. The website says you have to buy tickets (wristbands) at the Bakery, so we did that, but people showed up to the castle that were able to buy theirs there. The guy said he could take cash or card. We got there shortly before 10:30am and had to wait until 11am for the actual presentation to start. The guy gave a long winded history of the place and then finally let everyone in close to 11:30am. Its not a guided tour, so youre free to explore at your own pace in whatever order you want. They provide donuts, cookies, sandwiches with chips, unsweetened tea, and water from the bakery in a dining room area as part of the tour; we werent super impressed with the quality of the food, so Im glad we didnt pay extra for that. Tickets are $20 each. It was a good one time experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Loved it

Date: 11 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

Really enjoyed the time here. Its $20.00 per person. You get free donuts and a sandwich. The ham and cheese sandwich was a little lite on the ham, (1 thin piece) but the bread was good. It gets a little crowded, they dont limit the guests. After the little introduction speech, its a mad dash!! Have fun.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

No complaints - just grateful to be welcomed by Mr. Newman at his dream home, aka castle. It was crowded during the first hour or so, especially during lunch time, but once most people left, you can chill and really take in the beauty of this Texas nook. Come in during the fall because its the perfect weather when youre walking up and down the stairs trying to ring the bells and also walking on the short trails. Thank you again Mr. Newman for having us over.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

My husband arranged this trip. It was really interesting to read the history of this castle and the owner. A speaker talks to everyone first and then you are allowed in to explore the castle and the grounds right around the castle. After seeing all the different rooms and furnishings, many made by the owner, a brown bag lunch is served in the dining hall. Really fun for kids. A few young ones actually came dressed as princesses and knights...so cute! You must purchase tickets at Newmans Bakery and Cafe in Bellville. To my knowledge, they are not available at the castle.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 1

DO NOT RECOMMEND!! $20 includes a to go sack lunch of non allergen friendly junk food. The tour is you sitting outside for TOO LONG in the heat listening to a guy describe all the rooms in the castle that you cant see. Then you and 75 others go inside this tiny structure with buildings with only one door (are there no fire codes in this county)? And fight for space to move around. The website is very deceiving and that it gives you the idea that these are small tours of a limited number of people however that is obviously not the case and several people have said there were 100 people on the day they came there was easily 60 to 70 on the day that we were here and that is entirely too many people in such a small area. Heavens forbid they have a fire breakout you wont be able to get out people will get hurt.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

This was a great experience!! Loved the tour! We started off at the bakery where you get the directions to the castle, we used the paper instead of GPS to make it feel like a scavenger type. The castle is hidden and not visible from the main road. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the Kings assistant. He was a great character. They let you roam around the castle and ate able to take unlimited photos and videos. Please be prepared as there is lots of climbing. There is plenty to explore that doesnt require climbing. We got to enjoy the tour with 2 Bus loads of senior citizens and they had a ball! The categories of the castle consist of a torcher chamber, king and queens dinning area, chapel, bell tower, guest rooms, the living area, kitchen, and the area where the King lives(the owener) before they allowed us to roam around they talked about the history of the castle and how it came to be about. Pretty interesting! Once you tour or whenever youd like, there is a very lovely lady serving lunch. They prepared a ham or turkey sandwich with chips, tea or water, cookies and cake. The bread is freshly made in the bakery along with cookies and cake which were delicious by the way!! We had to stop at the bakery to bring some back home! I highly recommend this experience to all. Definitely will be making another trip to Bellvill to take our family.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

Kind of disappointed really small castle, they make it seem so big in the pictures and not really much to do.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Nice stop on the way home from Matagorda. Amazing story of the build. Beautiful setting in the woods. Grandkids enjoyed it all.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Definitely need to go check the castle out.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Newmans castle was a nice little excursion with a great back story. It was inexpensive, enjoyable, and generally just a nice place to visit. There are a lot of picture taking opportunities. To add to this already cool excursion, lunch and bakery items are included in the admission. The only drawback was the tickets have to be bought at the owners bakery ten minutes away. That was kind of a pain ..but the bakery had some great breads and pastries to enjoy. So it worked out in the end.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago