Carisbrooke Castle Castles
Carisbrooke Castle is in the care of English Heritage. It offers seven acres of castle and earthworks to explore.
The oldest part you see today is a Norman motte and bailey - a stone shell keep on a mound, and a curtain wall round a courtyard, occupying the site of a former Saxon burh. Other medieval features are the well, with a treadwheel worked by donkeys, and the gatehouse, with its twin drum towers. Objects recovered from excavations in the castle (on loan from English Heritage) are displayed in the museum.
Enclosing the medieval castle is a fortification built in the 1590s as a defence against a threatened Spanish invasion. This fortification, with its long straight walls and arrowhead bastions, was designed for use with cannon.
King Charles I escaped to Carisbrooke in November 1647 and stayed here as a prisoner until September 1648, occupying rooms which now house the museum. Objects and documents connected with his imprisonment are displayed in the museum. .
Attraction Details
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AddressBrading, Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Carisbrooke Castle
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Waverley Inn
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Waverley Inn is a Victorian era pub build around 1886 which offers pet-friendly accommodation 10-15 minutes walk from Newport. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms come with a TV and a kettle.
The Apricot Tree
The Apricot Tree offers accommodation in Carisbrooke. The property is 40 km from Bournemouth and boasts views of the garden. An oven, a toaster and a fridge can be found in the kitchen.
Nora'S Place
Situated in Newport, this holiday home is set 2.8 km from Carisbrooke Castle. Providing free private parking, the cottage is 5 km from Robin Hill.
Park House
Park House offers accommodation in Carisbrooke, 40 km from Bournemouth and 24 km from Southampton. The property boasts views of the city and is 20 km from Portsmouth. An oven, a toaster and a fridge can be found in the kitchen.
Castle Lodge guest house
Situated in Newport, 1.8 km from Carisbrooke Castle, Castle Lodge guest house features free WiFi access and free private parking. Rooms are equipped with a TV.
The Small B and
Situated just 10 minutes walk from the town centre of Newport, The Small B&B offers free public parking. It is a home from home for mature and solo travelers and couples, offering one king-size bed..
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