Carisbrooke Castle (English Heritage)

Carisbrooke Castle
Newport, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=179

Telephone

01983 522107

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An exterior view of Carisbrooke Castle

Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history! The Isle of Wight’s royal castle is remarkably complete, with battlements to march across, a keep to climb and a museum to explore. Discover why it was famous as a royal prison to Charles I; see the room from which he tried to escape – twice! The most famous residents today, however, are the Carisbrooke Donkeys. Watch them happily at work on the sixteenth-century tread wheel in the well house and visit them in the donkey centre where you can find more about their personalities! Look out for the fun-packed family events every summer, offering one of the best family days out in on the Isle of Wight.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

Apr-Sep
Daily 1000-1800
Oct
Daily 1000-1700
Nov-Mar 2001
Weekends only 1000 - 1600
Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan 2001

 Admission charges

£7.50 Adult £4.50 Child £6.80 Concessions. Free for English Heritage members.

Discounts

  • English Heritage
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Castle Quest

1 — 5 August 2013

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£7.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/castle-quest-cc-23-aug

Grand Medieval Joust

6 — 8 August 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£8.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-cc-6-aug

Castle Quest

9 — 12 August 2013

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£7.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/castle-quest-cc-23-aug

Clash of Knights!

13 — 15 August 2013

Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams, each of 12 armoured Knights attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated Crest Melee.Watch as the combatants fight with shield and club in a genuine contest of skill and strength.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£7.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/clash-of-knights-cc-13-aug

Castle Quest

16 — 19 August 2013

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£7.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/castle-quest-cc-23-aug

Grand Medieval Joust

20 — 22 August 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show.

Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£8.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-cc-20-aug

Castle Quest

23 — 31 August 2013

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£7.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/castle-quest-cc-23-aug

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

I'm the King - Get Me Out Of Here! Discovery Visit

It's 1648, the Civil War is coming to a close and King Charles I is imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle. Help the King's servant devise escape plans as you tour the castle, try on armour, take part in drama and discover what really happened.
Duration: 1 1/4 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History, Speaking and Listening, Drama

How to obtain

Call 01983 280201 to arrange a 1¼ hour session on weekdays during term time between April 20–July 10 2009. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19472 for more information.

War and Power Discovery Visit

Discover the stories and secrets of Carisbrooke Castle with Sir John Hevingham, medieval steward of the castle. Hear about the people who lived and worked here and find out how castles functioned. Handle weapons and artefacts, try on armour and costume and have a go at some role play.
Duration: 1 1/4 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History, Speaking and Listening, Drama

How to obtain

Call 01983 280201 to arrange a 1¼ hour session on weekdays during term time between April 20–July 10 2009. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19472 for more information.

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