What are the opening times?
| Dates | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar-30 Sep | 10am-5pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Oct-31 Mar | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£6.50
Children:
£3.30
Concession:
£5.20
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £16.30
How do I get there?
Address:
Isle of Wight - PO30 1XY
Road Access:
11⁄4 miles SW of Newport. Follow signs for Carisbrookevillage and then the castle
Bus Access:
Southern Vectis 6, 7, 11, 38 and the Medina Tour Open Top servicefrom Newport, West Wight and Ventnor, all to within 1⁄4 mile
Ferry Access:
West Cowes 5 miles, East Cowes 6 miles (Red Funnel - 0870 444 8898); Fishbourne 6 miles, Ryde 8 miles, Yarmouth 9 miles Wightlink 0870 582 7744; Hovercraft Ryde 01983 811000)
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01983 522107, Local Tourist Information: 01983 813813
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Adapted WC in castle.
Shop: Ramp available.
Refreshments: Tea room. Access via Donkey Centre. Benches and picnic tables.
Shop: Ramp available.
Refreshments: Tea room. Access via Donkey Centre. Benches and picnic tables.
Access:
Access to castle buildings: Chapel, courtyard (loose gravel), well house and ground floor of museum are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. Two flights of stairs to upper floor of museum with banister. Seats provided in museum and courtyard. Model showing the castle in 1600 may be touched and was designed to allow close access for wheelchairs. Wheelchair access to coach house exhibition.
Grounds: Accessed via gravel paths and tarmac
NB Ramparts lack handrails and safety rails in places; it is recommended that visually impaired visitors are accompanied.
Grounds: Accessed via gravel paths and tarmac
NB Ramparts lack handrails and safety rails in places; it is recommended that visually impaired visitors are accompanied.
Parking:
50m from entrance, up steep hill. Disabled drivers may park within castle courtyard, and disabled passengers may be set down there.
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on +44 (0)1983 522107
Group Booking:
11 free coach parking spaces a few metres away from site entrance.
Average Length of Visit:
2 hours
Guided Tours:
No guided tours available at this property.
Booking Form:
Further Info
If you are an education group leader please click here to find out how to book your free educational visit.
The coach house tea-room open Apr-Oct
Carisbrooke Castle Museum (not managed by EH) does not allow flash photography. No restrictions on photography of any sort, on EH managed parts.
Disabled access (grounds and lower levels only).
