Heeswijk Castle has a turbulent history dating back to the year 1080. Over the centuries, it has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Its current form dates from 1835, the result of a thorough renovation and expansion carried out according to the wishes of André, Baron van den Bogaerde, who turned Heeswijk Castle into his residence and workplace. He is best known as the first Governor of the King in Brabant following Belgium’s secession in 1830. The Province has designated Heeswijk Castle as a Top Monument of Brabant, and it is open to the public six days a week.