Earlier Houses: There was a medieval castle, probably built by Bernard of Neufmarché in the 12th century, on the site of the current 17th century house. Parts of this house still stand and were incorporated into the current house.

Country Life: XXXVI, 422 plan, 1914.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Bernard of Neufmarché, 12th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: James Boyle, 17th century. Sir Joseph Bailey, 19th century. William Latham Bevan, 19th century. Dowager Lady Glanusk, until 1935. Benjamin Guinness, 1935-circa 1940. Edward Vernon Tuson, 1940s-50s. Richard Booth, circa 1961 until 2011.

Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Since 2011 owned by the Hay Castle Trust

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01497-820-079

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://haycastletrust.org

Historic Houses Member: No