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Carisbrooke Castle - Victoria's Island Trail
Carisbrooke
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY
Guide Prices
Please click the 'Visit Website' button for prices.
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
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 01983 827000 (head office).
TripAdvisor
- Excellent1260
- Very Good782
- Average172
- Poor48
- Terrible19
Recent Reviews:
- rachelsY501CGCambridge, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful views from atop the castle walls
Monday, 26th May 2025My daughter and I loved this castle! It is beautifully located at the top of a hill, offering excellent views. The castle has lots to see and do including a chapel, museum, wheelhouse well, donkeys... Read full review - Helen DEnglish History at its finest.Sunday, 15th June 2025Visited Carisbrooke Castle a few times now. Part of a coach party so no climbing up the hill from the village. We were virtually dropped off at the door - or keep! We had a couple of hours here but... Read full review
- nessiefWorcester, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayWell worth a visitTuesday, 24th June 2025Although it's not a brilliant site for those who have mobility issues, I managed everywhere except the very high steps and castle ramparts. The chapel is beautiful, and there are fabulous views. The... Read full review
Opening Times
| Winter 2017 (1 Nov 2025 - 19 Feb 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed* | |
| Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday | Closed* | |
| Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
* Please click the 'Visit Website' button for opening information.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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