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Attraction Information
Carisbrooke Castle, famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
Enjoy the birds-eye view from the castle keep and walk around the battlements; delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century treadwheel or relax in the Princess Beatrice Garden, designed by TV presenter and award winning garden designer, Chris Beardshaw!
Plus, see history brought to life with the fun and dramatic film, experiment with armour and discover how to fire cannons. Children love dressing up as Norman soldiers or Civil War troops in the gatehouse: bring a camera!
Come and watch their daily working donkey demonstrations working the 16th century tread wheel to raise the water up (49 metres) from the bottom of the castle well and watch their celebrity voiced animation about life as a donkey!
There is also a museum with its fascinating Charles I memorabilia and you can play bowls on the green, too! Plus there are seasonal events scattered throughout the year including a spooky Halloween Spectacular!
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Opening hours
25 March through 1 September
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
1 October through 31 October
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
1 November through 19 February 2017
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Pricing
Adult: £8.80
Child (5 to 15 years): £5.20
Concession: £7.90
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £22.80
Travel & Contact Information
Address
Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, P030 1XY, England
Phone number
0870 333 1181
Map
Website
Click here to visit Carisbrooke Castle's website.FAQ & Additional Information
Yes, there is parking onsite and nearby.
Yes, there are toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
Standard and disabled toilets.
Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
Carisbrooke Castle has not told us if you can bring a picnic.
Baby changing room available.
Yes, snacks are available.
Carisbrooke Castle has a tea room that serves hot and cold food open April to October, please call for winter details. Picnic areas for families to relax and enjoy the views.
Carisbrooke Castle has not told us if they are fully wheelchair friendly.
Carisbrooke Castle has not told us if they are fully pushchair friendly.
Carisbrooke Castle has not told us if they are dog friendly.