Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay Drive
Lymington Road
Highcliffe
CHRISTCHURCH
Dorset
BH23 4LE
Lymington Road
Highcliffe
CHRISTCHURCH
Dorset
BH23 4LE
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Opening Times
| Closed Long Term |
|---|
| Season (1 April 2021 - 23 December 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Season (1 April 2021 - 23 December 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
* The Castle is currently closed. The Castle grounds are open daily at 7am and currently close at 6.30pm. Entry to the grounds is free, parking charges apply.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family | £15.00 per ticket |
| Adult admission charge | £7.00 per ticket |
| Carer | Free |
| Children 5 - 16 years old | £3.00 per ticket |
| Children under 5 years old | Free |
| Highcliffe Castle Season Ticket holders | Free |
| Historic Houses Association Members | Free |
| Season Ticket from | £24.00 per ticket |
| Senior/Student admission charge | £6.50 per ticket |
The Castle is currently closed due to to Covid - 19. When open charges are as follows:
Accompanied children under 5 are free.
Family tickets are for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children.
Behind the Scenes Tours take place daily* at 12pm. These take in some of the unseen areas such as the wine cellar. This is an add on option at £3 for adults or £1 for children on top of the admission price.
For more information, go to www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/visit/faqs/
TripAdvisor
- Excellent292
- Very Good226
- Average84
- Poor36
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- bevanlozRedhill, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBrilliant find, gorgeous location and a fantastic helpful team!
Wednesday, 7th October 2020Visited the area many times but had not heard of Highcliffe castle before, as we were staying down the road we thought it was worth a visit! Turned out to be an absolute gem, perfect for a visit on a... Read full review - AvidTraveler12Winchester, United KingdomAn Interesting FindWednesday, 14th October 2020We walked from Mudeford beach, it's a gentle an approx 1 mile walk. We never made it inside the house, externally it's an impressive building with equally impressive surrounding gardens. Read full review
- KimberleyannehPortsmouth, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayLesson in HistoryWednesday, 4th November 2020A wonderful history lesson. Whilst the castle interior is sadly no longer recognisable apart from the odd feature here and there, it is still able to imagine from the photos in each room, how it... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Assistance Dogs
- Facilities for the Disabled - Level Access and lifts to all floor available.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- No Dogs - Dogs permitted in the grounds on leads. Assistance dog permitted in the Castle.
- Shop
- Tea Rooms
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Tearooms. Contact (01425) 270924
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - special events
COVID-19 Response
- 2m distancing in place
- Advance booking essential
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment only
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Deep cleaning between visitors
- Face mask essential (not provided)
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Facilities must be booked
- Floors clearly marked for social distancing
- Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Hygiene screens in place
- Interactive displays closed
- One way system
- Online booking only
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Queuing system
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Socially distanced spaced seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Time limited visits
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions - Only available for weddings adhering to current Covid restrictions.
- Cater for groups - We are not accepting group bookings currently due to Covid restrictions.
- Coach drop-off point
- Dogs Accepted - On leads, in the grounds only. Assistance dogs permitted in the Castle.
- Event Venue - see www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/events for all event listings.
- Licenced for civil marriages - see www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/weddings for comprehensive information.
- On-site parking or valet parking
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe - Contact on 01425 276190.
- Picnic Area
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Room information available
- Shop
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - Due to Covid, limited to 2 hours currently.
- Families
- Film or TV location
- Groups
- In town/city centre - 10 minutes walk from Highcliffe village.
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - Restricted to 6 people due to current Covid regulations.
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Grade 1 listed building, once the home of Lord Stuart de Rothesay.
- Outdoor Attraction - Access the gardens free of charge. Direct access to Highcliffe Beach and Steamer Point Nature Reserve.
- Weddings
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route - Wilts & Dorset bus X1 and X2 and Yellow bus 111 from the centre of Christchurch
- On site parking - Pay and display parking.
- Parking (charge) - Car Parking charges apply. Maximum stay 4 hours.
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted - American Express cards are not accepted.
- Android pay accepted
- Apple pay accepted
- Booking essential - During Covid restrictions
- Contactless payment accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates - Not available during current Covid restrictions.
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Not available during current Covid restrictions.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Not available during current Covid restrictions.
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available - Not available during current Covid restrictions.
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Beach adajacent for photography
- Choice of marriage rooms
- Garden/grounds available for photography
- Groups Accepted - Not available during current Covid restrictions.
- Late licence for evening receptions
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Sea views available for photography
- Special rates for small/midweek weddings - Afternoon Tea midweek wedding packages available.
- Use of cake stand and knife
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Road From A35 follow signs to Highcliffe.
Public Transport Directions
Bus: Wilts & Dorset and Yellow Buses operate services to and from Highcliffe town centre.
Rail: 15 minutess walk from Hinton Admiral Railway Station.
Air: 20 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport.
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
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