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Carisbrooke Castle - Victoria's Island Trail
Castle / Fort
Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY
Carisbrooke
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £8.80 per ticket |
| Child Ticket (5-15 Yrs) | £5.20 per ticket |
| Concession Ticket | £7.90 per ticket |
| Family Ticket (2 Adults & 3 Children) | £22.80 per ticket |
| Members | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent1050
- Very Good691
- Average152
- Poor43
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- TommiddleSaffron Walden, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyCarisbrooke Castle
Saturday, 22nd February 2020As this place being an historic pleasure to visit, coming here had the classic aesthetic of an historic castle. My favourite part of the visit was the upper round pathway at the roof level for the... Read full review - KarenW1075QVNetley, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFun in any kind of weather.
Monday, 24th February 2020Yes we enjoyed Carisbrooke Castle in the high winds and pouring rain. It's great fun for the whole family. Even our fog was allowed to roam around with us on the lead. It's a fascinating experience... Read full review - chrisbH2241WAWirral, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesKing Charles ll & Princess Beatrice lived here.Wednesday, 26th February 2020We visited as English Heritage members. The history is very interesting, including the imprisonment of Charles ll before his execution. Queen Victoria’s daughter, Beatrice, lived her & her garden is... Read full review
Opening Times
| Spring 2020 (1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed* | |
| Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Summer 2020 (1 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| October 2020 (1 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter 2017 (1 Nov 2020 - 19 Feb 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed* | |
| Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday | Closed* | |
| Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| February Half Term 2021 (20 Feb 2021 - 24 Feb 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* 20th February 2017 - 24th February 2017: Open Everyday - 10:00 - 16:00
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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