Carisbrooke Castle - English Heritage
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
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.
Carisbrooke Castle - English Heritage
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1XY
England
Website
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/carisbrooke-castle/
Telephone
01983 522107
