Carisbrooke Castle - English Heritage

Carisbrooke Castle - English Heritage
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

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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.

Christmas Quest

  • 14 — 15 December 2013 10am-4pm
  • 21 — 22 December 2013 10am-4pm
  • 28 — 29 December 2013

Complete your quest around the castle and receive your prize!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/christmas-quest-cc-7-dec/

Castle Quest

  • 15 — 23 February 2014

Complete your quest around the castle and receive your prize!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/castle-quest-cc-15-feb/

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.

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.

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.

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