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Carisbrooke Castle

Castle / Fort

Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY

Tel: +44 01983 522107

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult Ticket	£11.30 per ticket
Child Ticket (5-15 Yrs)	£6.80 per ticket
Concession Ticket	£10.20 per ticket
Family Ticket (1 Adult & Up To 3 Children)	£18.10 per ticket
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 3 Children)	£29.40 per ticket
Members	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

About

UPDATE:
Carisbrooke Castle will re-open on 29th March for local visits. Takeaway catering will be available but indoor areas will remain closed, and safety measures will be in place to keep everyone safe. You’ll also need to book your visit in advance.

For up-to-date opening times and booking information, please visit our website.

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Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.

• Enjoy the birds-eye view from the castle keep and walk around the battlements.

• Delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century treadwheel.

• Relax in the Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award-winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw.

• See history brought to life with the fun and dramatic film.

• Dress up as a soldier, experiment with armour and discover how to fire cannons.

• Experience the tranquillity of the castle chapel, and visit the Carisbrooke Castle

• Accredited local history museum run by an independent Charitable Trust with its fascinating Charles I memorabilia and new World War 1 exhibition

Address: Newport, Isle of Wight, Hants PO30 1XY.

Tel: 01983 522107

Direction: 1½ miles south west of Newport

EDUCATIONAL GROUPS - Carisbrooke Castle brings the curriculum to life and covers multiple topics. There are various options available for visits. For more information please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/education or call 0370 333 0606 or email bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

DRIVE LESS SEE MORE EXPERIENCES:

If you are fit enough to scale the down land on your mountain bike what’s one more hill up to Carisbrooke castle? The castle is near the islands most challenging off road mountain bike route, a 50 mile trail, called the Chalk Ridge Extreme. Have a rest and let the donkeys take the strain in their donkey powered water winch and have a lie down in Charles the first’s bedroom in the castle museum.

*Bus Routes - 6, 7, 12, 38 or Island Coaster. More info - http://www.islandbuses.info/

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled Parking
Facility for service dogs
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

Cafe
Catering Provided
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Picnic Site

Children & Infants

Babes in Arms
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Dogs admitted on a lead
Dogs welcome - On lead
Event Venue
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours by arrangement
LGBT Friendly
Marquee Space Available
Open all year round
Open on bank holidays
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
Green Transport - Short walk (but uphill) from Carisbrooke and bus stops
Off-road parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 11
Special group rates
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Indoor Attraction - Castle Museum within the castle
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Some no smoking areas

Specialist Features

Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 11

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke.

Public Transport Directions

Bus; Southern Vectis 6,7,11,38 and the Medina Tour Open top service from Newport, West Wight and Ventnor, all to within a ¼ mile.

Ferry; West Cowes 5 miles, East Cowes 6 miles ( Red Funnel - 0844 844 9988) Fishbourne 6 miles, Ryde 8 miles Yarmouth 9 miles, (Wightlink 08713761000) (Hovertravel (023) 9281 1000 )

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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2017 reviews

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Very Good
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Average
158
Poor
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Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

DeanS138
Shefford, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Good Visit
Sunday, 8th November 2020
We visited in Oct halve term . First point to note in these times of Covid you need to book a time and date you can’t just turn up ! . Easy to do on website . Upon arrival good size car park free... Read full review
knott101
Southampton, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Expensive!
Tuesday, 10th November 2020
Just got this in before my English Heritage membership expired. Certainly not worth renewing. Even the coffee was expensive for quite a small cup. Shame they over price themselves. On the plus... Read full review
Joanna H
High Wycombe
Enjoyed it
Monday, 16th November 2020
Enjoyed visiting here although it was a wet day. Staff were helpful. Enjoyed seeing the donkeys. Shame there were no undercover outdoor areas to sit for a drink or picnic. Enjoyed the separate museum. Read full review

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Awards

Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021

Opening Times

Open (29 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)
Day	Times

* Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Carisbrooke Castle - Victoria's Island Trail, Newport

Monday, 29th March 2021 - Sunday, 18th April 2021

Easter Adventure Quest at Carisbrooke Castle: more info

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