Open Wednesday to Sunday.
358 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, Massachusetts. No admission fee, free parking, open all year.
When we're open.
The castle opens at 11:30 am, Wednesday through Sunday. The Tavern's kitchen keeps its own hours, shown beside the castle's.
| Day | The castle | The Tavern kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday and Thursday | 11:30 am to 10 pm | 4 pm to 9 pm (last seating 8:30) |
| Friday and Saturday | 11:30 am to midnight | 11:30 am to 11 pm (last seating 10:30) |
| Sunday | 11:30 am to 10 pm | 11:30 am to 9 pm (last seating 8:30) |
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
Holidays: closed Columbus Day (Monday, October 12), open Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 11:30 am to 10 pm), closed Thanksgiving (November 26) and Black Friday (November 27), open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On Wednesdays, doors open at 10 am for Senior Swim.
Route 6, right off I-195.
358 Grand Army of the Republic Highway (U.S. Route 6), Swansea, Massachusetts 02777. About twenty minutes from Providence and an hour from Boston. Look for the towers; parking is free on site.
From Providence and the west
I-195 East, Exit 8, about 20 minutes
- Take I-195 East into Massachusetts.
- Take Exit 8 for U.S. Route 6 and Route 118 in Swansea.
- Bear right onto Route 6 East (Grand Army of the Republic Highway).
- Go about 1 mile. The castle is on your right.
From Fall River and the east
I-195 West, Exit 10A, about 10 minutes
- Take I-195 West toward Providence.
- Take Exit 10A to Route 103 West (Wilbur Avenue) toward Ocean Grove.
- Go about 1 mile, then turn right onto Gardners Neck Road.
- Go about 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 6 West. The castle is on your left in about a quarter mile.
From Boston
I-93 South and Route 24 South, about an hour
- Take I-93 South, then Route 24 South toward Fall River.
- Route 24 becomes Route 79 in Fall River. Take the exit for Route 6 West / Route 138 North.
- Follow Route 6 West about 3 miles into Swansea.
- The castle is on your left.
Every price in one place.
There's no admission fee. Walk in, look around, and pay only for what you do. Buy online ahead or at the desk and kiosks when you arrive. Gift cards are good for anything in the castle.
Go karts
A two-story indoor track under neon lights. Every race is five minutes. Power Up races add a video-game twist: drive over the coins to build your score and speed, hit a mystery box, and press the button when you have enough points. Thunderbolt is pure speed for experienced drivers.
| Power Up race, single kartDrivers 10 and up and 48 in | $25 |
|---|---|
| Power Up race, double kartDriver 18+, passenger 5+ | $25 |
| Junior Power Up raceSame game and requirements as a standard race, at a slower pace | $25 |
| Thunderbolt raceDrivers 16+ and 48 in, single karts only. No power-ups, fastest lap wins | $35 |
| Power Up bundles5, 10 or 15 races | $110 / $200 / $300 |
| Thunderbolt bundles5, 10 or 15 races | $155 / $300 / $450 |
Ashria's Bathhouse
Our 90,000-gallon indoor saltwater pool, heated to 85 degrees all year, with waterfalls, grottos and a splash pad. One pass covers the whole day, so you can swim, eat and come back.
| All-day pool passAdults and kids | $20 |
|---|---|
| Seniors 65+ | $10 |
| Non-swimmersIn person | $10 |
| Ages 3 and under | Free |
| Buddy BOGO, Wed and ThuCode buddy | Buy one, buddy swims free |
Pool memberships
Unlimited swimming during regular hours. Build your own: one named pass per person. An adult who swims more than four times a month comes out ahead.
| Monthly (3-month minimum)Senior / child / adult | $40 / $50 / $80 |
|---|---|
| Annual, paid up frontSenior / child / adult | $360 / $450 / $720 |
| Veteran annual | $360 |
Climb, play and bowl
The 22-foot Mount Silverstone Rock Wall on auto-belay, the Dragon's Den castle playground with tunnels, slides and a toddler corner, and Neon Bowling, duckpin-style lanes where the pins light up to show you what to hit.
| Mount Silverstone Rock WallThree attempts at the summit. Ages 5+, 30 lb minimum | $12 |
|---|---|
| Dragon's Den Kids ZoneAll day. Socks required | $10 |
| Neon BowlingPer person, a full ten-frame game | $7 |
| BilliardsPer game | $4 |
The Arcade
More than 85 games, from VR and racing simulators to skee-ball and the claw machines. Time Play is unlimited play for a set time. Classic credits play every game, win tickets for the prize counter, and also pay for bowling and billiards.
| Time Play, 30 minutesUnlimited play on participating games | $20 |
|---|---|
| Time Play, 1 hourNo tickets, cranes, billiards or bowling | $30 |
| Classic credits40 to 400 credits, bonus credits on bigger loads. Wins tickets | $10 to $100 |
The Royal Sports Arena
Three Full Swing simulator bays with more than thirty sports: golf, soccer, baseball, hockey, football and more. Up to 8 players a bay, switch games any time, and a complimentary bucket of popcorn with every purchase.
| 30 minutes | $50 |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | $75 |
| 90 minutes | $112.50 |
| 2 hours | $150 |
| 3 hours | $225 |
| Up to 7 hours | $525 |
Good to know before you come.
There's no admission fee. Walk in, look around, and pay only for what you do. Buy tickets online ahead or at the desk and kiosks when you arrive.
Dress up if you like, any day of the year; we encourage it. Our staff wear regular uniforms, so you don't have to be in costume either. Keep it family-friendly, with no real or realistic weapons.
No outside food or drink, with one exception: a store-bought cake. Homemade cakes aren't allowed. There's no cake fee anywhere else in the castle; in the pool area it's $25.
Drinks from The Tavern's full bar are allowed everywhere in the castle, inside and out. Please don't bring your own.
The Tavern is a full sit-down restaurant. Walk in or reserve on OpenTable. For something quick, the concession stand has pizza, wraps, snacks, Dippin' Dots, ICEE, beer and more. The kitchen keeps its own hours, and delivery is on DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Needed for the go karts, rock wall, Dragon's Den and Royal Sports Arena. To make your visit quicker, sign a waiver online for everyone in your party before you come. A parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
Go karts: 10 and up and 48 inches to drive alone on Power Up and Junior races, passengers 5 and up in a double kart with a driver 18 or older, and 16 and up and 48 inches for Thunderbolt (single karts only, no doubles). Rock wall: 5 and up, 30 pounds minimum. Pool: 3 and under swim free.
Closed-toe shoes for the go karts. Socks in the Dragon's Den, for kids and the parents who climb in with them. No bowling shoes needed.
Lockers, family changing rooms, showers and family restrooms. Arm floats, goggles, waterproof phone cases and pool towels are sold in the pool area, so you can travel light. Alcohol is served in the pool area for guests 21 and older. Weekdays before 4 pm are the quietest.
Load an arcade card at the desk or kiosks. It pays for arcade games, Neon Bowling and the Billiards Room.
Seniors 65 and over swim for $10. Military and first-responder rates are available in person with ID. Wednesdays and Thursdays, bring a buddy to the pool.
Birthday packages book online at least 14 days ahead; inside two weeks, call (508) 418-8881. Private rooms and buyouts go through the inquiry form.
Sold online in any amount, and good for anything in the castle.
Heritage maps, hoodies, soaps, swords, dragons, Dungeons & Dragons, game pieces, dice and so much more, to take a piece of the castle home.
Smoking and vaping aren't allowed anywhere in the building.
Free parking on site and free guest Wi-Fi throughout the castle.