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Carisbrooke Castle
CARISBROOKE
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY

Tel: +44 01983 522107

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Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle, Attractions, Gardens and Grounds

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket 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
MembersFree

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

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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

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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 visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/ 

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    Recent Reviews:

    • AlexTheJock
      Wigston, United Kingdom
      A really great way to spend a few hours taking in the history of the castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 7th March 2025
      My wife and I, both of us senior citizens, and both of us English Heritage members, visited the castle, and it was such a good way to spend a lovely February day. We spent some time in the buildings... Read full review
    • juliecR281ZX
      Salisbury, United Kingdom
      Great place to visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 1st April 2025
      Fantastic castle, steeped in interesting stories! Fab volunteers, who are more than happy to chat and very knowledgeable! The donkeys here are so loved and looked after, and made our visit even... Read full review
    • 234janicec
      Taunton, United Kingdom
      Relaxed castle visit.
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 9th April 2025
      Did this at end of a walk, so had around 2 hours, which was about right, without a break for tea. Didn't have time to explore the lower, later gun bastions, but you can see them from a circuit of the... Read full review
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    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

    * * WINTER OPENING:
    * Jan - 12th Feb - Sat & Sun only.
    * Feb half term (13th - 19th) - open 7 days.
    * From 22nd February - Wed - Sun (10am - 4pm).

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