Castle Goring

Castle Goring is a late 18th-century country house in Worthing that holds Grade I listed status. The north facade displays Gothic Revival features with pointed arches and battlements, while the south facade presents Palladian columns and balanced window arrangements.

Architect John Rebecca began designing this building in 1797 for Sir Bysshe Shelley at a construction cost of 90,000 pounds. Work continued for several decades and was completed after Rebecca's death.

The estate carries a literary connection through its intended resident, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who never lived here following his early death. This link to English Romantic poetry remains part of how people understand the house today.

The house now serves as a wedding and corporate event venue across multiple reception rooms. Visitors can experience the State Rooms and Ceremonial Hall during booked occasions.

The two completely different facades arose from an architectural wager or disagreement between patron and architect. This duality makes it a rare case in late 18th-century British architecture.

Location: Worthing

Inception: 1797

Architects: John Rebecca

Architectural style: Palladian architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: https://castlegoring.com

GPS coordinates: 50.84000,-0.43528

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05