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Carisbrooke Castle Discover the heart of the island's history and meet the famous Carisbrooke Castle donkeys 🏰 You can still play bowls on the very green Charles used.
(1640)

One of the main tourist attractions in the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle is best known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. For a castle that has lived through more than 800 years of service, including resisting a siege by the French and seeing off the Spanish Armada, it's also wonderfully well preserved. There are all the ingredients here for a great value family day out in the Isle of Wight. Children will love dressing up as Norman soldiers or Civil War troopers, and meeting the castle's famous donkeys, while for the grown-ups, the new Edwardian style Princess Beatrice Garden is a joy to explore. HOUSE RULES

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The sun has set on our summer season!It's been a pleasure welcoming our visitors this year.Not had the chance to visit y...
01/11/2026

The sun has set on our summer season!

It's been a pleasure welcoming our visitors this year.

Not had the chance to visit yet? Don't fear we are open weekends throughout November and December plan your visit now bit.ly/Carisbrooke--Castle

🎃 Halloween half-term fun awaits this week!What are waiting for? 👻🧟🧛Join the Great Pumpkin Party for a ghoulishly good d...
27/10/2026

🎃 Halloween half-term fun awaits this week!

What are waiting for? 👻🧟🧛Join the Great Pumpkin Party for a ghoulishly good day out filled with spooky games, interactive storytelling, a Halloween trail and family fun.

🕷️ Dress up for the daily fancy dress competition and your little monster could even win a prize!

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this October half-term.

Join us for our second week of Halloween fun! We have a range of spooky activities daily throughout the rest of half-ter...
25/10/2026

Join us for our second week of Halloween fun! We have a range of spooky activities daily throughout the rest of half-term.

Plan your visit now bit.ly/Carisbrooke--Castle

Calm before the second storm this morning!
24/10/2026

Calm before the second storm this morning!

⚠️ Due to the arrival of Storm Boelo tomorrow, Saturday 24th October, the castle walls and keep are likely to be closed....
23/10/2026

⚠️ Due to the arrival of Storm Boelo tomorrow, Saturday 24th October, the castle walls and keep are likely to be closed.

Halloween activities will still be taking place and we have lots of spooky treats available in our cafe.
Members can still make the most of their 15% off in the shop until Sunday.

⚠️ Due to the arrival of Storm Austen tomorrow, Friday 23rd October, the castle walls and keep are likely to be closed. ...
22/10/2026

⚠️ Due to the arrival of Storm Austen tomorrow, Friday 23rd October, the castle walls and keep are likely to be closed.

Don’t fret, our Halloween activities will still be taking place and we have lots of autumnal treats available in our cafe. Members also get 15% off of everything in the shop until Sunday.

We are excited to offer exclusive guided tours on selected fridays this winter when the castle is closed to general visi...
22/10/2026

We are excited to offer exclusive guided tours on selected fridays this winter when the castle is closed to general visitors. If you would like to know more email: [email protected] or ask a member of our team

A delightful sunset here at the castle this evening and just 11 days left of our peak season. 🌅 Don’t miss out! Book you...
21/10/2026

A delightful sunset here at the castle this evening and just 11 days left of our peak season. 🌅

Don’t miss out! Book your visit now: https://bit.ly/Carisbrooke--Castle

It's National Apple Day! To mark the occasion we have multiple apple products available in our tearoom this month. Have ...
21/10/2026

It's National Apple Day!

To mark the occasion we have multiple apple products available in our tearoom this month. Have you tried our Apple Crumble Slice, Spiced Apple Muffin or Apple & Blackcurrant Crumblejack?

Plan your visit now bit.ly/Carisbrooke--Castle

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