Day Trip: Stronghold Castle Tour and Lunch
April 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
| Sec.# | Day | Date | Time | Fee |
| 01 | Wed. | 4/9 | 9:00am – 3:30pm | $48/$53 (1 day) |
Built between 1928 and 1930, the Strong Castle was the summer home of Walter Strong and his family. This 80 year old building is designed to represent a traditional Tudor-style manor house. It boasts 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and a secret passage or two! The tour includes information about the Strong family, the process of building their castle and brief touches of depression era history. Attendees also get a glimpse into castle structure and medieval life. After the tour we will enjoy our lunch of chicken fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, roasted veggies, dinner rolls and dessert. Drinks include water, lemonade and coffee. Weather permitting, you will have time to explore the grounds. Considerable walking is involved with this trip. To enter the tower, many stairs are involved. Registration/cancellation deadline: March 26 (spaces permitting). Transportation provided via Park District van.
Registration for this program/event begins at 9:00am on 12/5 for residents and 12/12 for non-residents.
Trip Information
Pick-up/drop-off location is at the Park District Fitness and Recreation Center lobby unless otherwise noted. Listed trip times are approximate. A detailed itinerary will be emailed at least 48 hours before the trip. Return times may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions; we make every attempt to return by the designated time.
Refunds
Refunds are only given under the following conditions:
1: The trip is canceled by the Barrington Park District.
2: The person asking for a refund finds a replacement for the trip.
3: The Park District has a waiting list and is able to sell your ticket.
4: If we have not met our registration minimum by the deadline date.
No cancellations/refunds will be accepted after the Registration/cancellation deadline listed for each trip.
All payments are required in full at time of registration. Please notify the Park District in advance if any special ADA or dietary accommodations are needed for the trip.
