Carisbrooke Castle PO30 1XY
Free for EH members
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
Carisbrooke has been a central place of power and defence on the Isle of Wight for over 1,000 years. During that time it has been a Saxon fortress and a castle of the Norman conquest, much remodelled during the Middle Ages and under Elizabeth I. Most famously, Charles I was held prisoner here during the Civil War, shortly before his execution. Since then Carisbrooke Castle has remained a symbolic centre for the island, not least as the residence of its governor

Dog Friendly:
Dogs on leads are allowed, but not in museum. Assistance dogs welcome.

Parking:
Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members. Parking for approx. 100 cars situated 50-100 metres from site. This car park may get full on event days or peak viewing times. Additional off site parking located in the town of Carisbrooke (not managed by English Heritage).

Facilities:
Food And Drink - Delightful tea room serving a selection of locally produced hot and cold food including sandwiches, cakes, hot and cold beverages. The tea room closes one hour before the castle's advertised closing time.
Picnic Area
Shop
Toilets
Museum
Exhibition
Gardens

Notes:
Well house and ground floor of museum are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs.
Due to the steep stairs the wall walk, and the upper floor of museum, are inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Two flights of stairs to upper floor of museum (with handrails).
Seating and rest points are dotted around the grounds.
Pathways are gravel, tarmac and grass, and are fairly flat.
There are some sheer drops, please mind your step.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181