Carisbrooke Castle

Explore this fascinating royal medieval castle where King Charles I was held prisoner before his removal to Whitehall and subsequent execution. Visit the Isle of Wight museum and its many artefacts on Charles I. Enjoy the delightful Carisbrooke donkeys as they demonstrate how water was raised from the well in medieval times and meet them afterwards in the donkey centre.

Visit the tearoom also (limited Winter opening).

Open:
1 April-30 September, 10am-5pm daily
1 October-20 March, 10am-4pm daily
Closed 24th - 26th Dec & 1st Jan

EVENTS:
* The Great Castle Treasure Hunt
Wed 1 - Fri 24 August

* Heroes & Villains
Sun 5 & Mon 6 August

* The Worst Days Out In History
Sun 19 & Mon 20 August

* Grand Medieval Joust
Sat 25 - Mon 27 August

PRICES:
Adults: £5.60
Children: £2.80
Concessions: £4.20
Family ticket: £14.00

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2005 - 23 Dec 2006

Opening 27 Dec 2006 - 31 Dec 2006

Opening 2 Jan 2007 - 23 Dec 2007

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

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-Speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Carisbrooke
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 7
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Carisbrooke.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.