Carisbrooke Castle is a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views.
The castle’s most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You’ll find Charles I memorabilia and changing exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess.
The castle’s best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission ticket to Carisbrooke Castle
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Carisbrooke Castle
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Carisbrooke Castle is a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views.
The castle’s most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You’ll find Charles I memorabilia and changing exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess.
The castle’s best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission ticket to Carisbrooke Castle
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Carisbrooke Castle
Return
Itinerary
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Carisbrooke Castle
Revel in history as you explore the well-preserved grounds of Carisbrooke Castle, a fortress with more than 800 years of history. Over the centuries, it withstood a French siege, played a role in defending against the Spanish Armada, and later served as the prison of the deposed Charles I.
Begin your visit in the 16th-century guardhouse, where exhibitions bring the castle’s fascinating past to life. Meet the resident Carisbrooke Castle donkeys, famous for drawing water from the historic well-house for hundreds of years. Stroll through Princess Beatrice’s charming gardens, then enjoy the peaceful beauty of St Nicholas’ Chapel, built in 1904 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Charles I’s execution.
