Carisbrooke Castle

About

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

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

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2 adults & 3 children	£20.80 per ticket
Adult	£8.00 per ticket
Child (5-15 years)	£4.80 per ticket
Concession	£7.20 per ticket
Members	Free

Facilities

Accessibility

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

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

Punjabi audio guide

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant
Picnic Site

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - on leads
Event Venue
LGBT Friendly

Parking & Transport

Green Transport - Short walk (but uphill) from Carisbrooke and bus stops
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

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

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Specialist Features

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

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

Awards

Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 24/25 - Platinum 2024

Opening Times

Summer (1 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 18:00*

Winter (3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026)
Day	Times

* 16th February - 20 February 2015: Open Everyday - 10:00 - 16:00
Closed 24-26 December and 1 January

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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Type:Castle / Fort