Isle of Wight Attraction Categories
Carisbrooke Castle - Isle of Wight Attraction - Educational/Family/Historic
Attraction Details
Location
Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight.
PO30 1XY.
Map: View Map
Directions
Bus 9 to Newport then 6 or 7 to Carisbrooke Castle
There has been a fortress at Carisbrooke since at least Saxon times, but the present castle was begun in about 1100, when the Isle of Wight was granted to the de Redvers family.
Most famous among Carisbrooke's extensive cast of past residents was King Charles I, imprisoned here in 1647-48 after his defeat in the English Civil War. At first comfortably accommodated in the Constable's Lodging, his plots to renew the war later made him a closely guarded captive: an attempt to escape was foiled only when he became wedged in the window bars.
Much later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter and Governor of the Isle of Wight between 1896-1944, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home after 1914.
Events at Carisbrooke Castle
Time Travellers Go. Seafaring Tuesday 2 - Thursday 4 August 10am - 5pm
Anchors aweigh! Set sail on a nautical adventure - sail a ship in a mock sea battle, try out knot tying and make a navigation device to take home.
Time Travellers Go. Normans & Saxons Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11 August 10am -5pm
Become a brave Norman knight or bold Saxon warrior. Prepare for action by painting a shield, then take part in a kids Battle of Hastings or a thrilling naval battle!
Time Travellers Go. Discoveries & Inventions Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 August 10am - 5pm
From the totally practical to the downright wacky, take a trip through history's most exciting inventions. Learn about Members the history of science and music and then take part in a lunar assault course.
Time Travellers Go. Archaeology Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 August 10am - 5pm
Become Indiana Jones for the day and take part in Rescue that Relic - an ancient tomb obstacle course. Dig up artefacts and try your hand at the Archaeology Quest.
Time Travellers Go. Gruesome Saturday 27 - Monday 29 August 10am-5pm
For those with the stomach for the more gruesome side of history, youngsters can journey into the horrors of medieval surgery and disease, mingle with a rat catcher and have their face painted with the pox!
PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL TIME TRAVELLERS GO EVENTS NORMAL ADMISSION APPLIES + £1.00 PER PARTICIPATING CHILD. EXTRA PAYMENT TO BE PAID AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE
Carisbrooke Castle Amenities:
Café Onsite: Y
Disabled Access: Y
Dog Friendly: Y
Child Friendly: Y
Bus Route: Y
Attraction Details
Location
Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight.
PO30 1XY.
Map: View Map
Directions
Bus 9 to Newport then 6 or 7 to Carisbrooke Castle
| Hovertravel Combo Pricing | |
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| Adult | £25.00 |
| Child | £12.70 |
Purchase our great value discounted all-inclusive travel and attraction ticket which includes day return on the hovercraft, travel to and from the attraction via Southern Vectis buses, plus entrance to Carisbrooke Castle which can be reached by bus in an hour. |
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| Average time spent at attraction | 120 minutes |
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| Season Running Dates | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| 01 October - 31 October |
10:00 - 16:00 Every Day |
| 01 November - 23 December |
10:00 - 16:00 Weekends Only |
| 31 December - 31 December |
10:00 - 16:00 SAT |
| 02 January - 12 February |
10:00 - 16:00 Weekends Only |
| 13 February - 17 February |
10:00 - 16:00 Every Day |
| 18 February - 31 March |
10:00 - 16:00 Weekends Only |
| Closed Dates: | Closed 24th, 25th, 26th December 2010 and 1st January 2011 |
Attraction Details
Location
Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight.
PO30 1XY.
Map: View Map
Directions
Bus 9 to Newport then 6 or 7 to Carisbrooke Castle
Famous royal prison to Charles with hands on interaction & dramatic film
Available from our Southsea terminal and now online!
If you have an e-ticket, please remember to have the ticket 'stamped' at our Southsea terminal before travelling across for free entrance to Carisbrooke Castle.
