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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult admission charge | £3.50 per ticket |
| Entry and Guided Tour | £5.95 per ticket |
| Season Ticket Holders Guided Tour | £3.95 per ticket |
Entry to the grounds only is Free.
Accompanied children under 16 are Free.
Behind the Scenes Tours: every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm, and Sunday at 11am. Booking recommended.
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent231
- Very Good187
- Average67
- Poor27
- Terrible14
Recent Reviews:
- chocAlicious1London, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayIsle of Wight lad
Sunday, 19th August 2018Had an excellent day here today. Had a behind the scenes tour by Jean ( I believe) it was such a good tour . I would highly recommend it to others . As you get such an insite into the building and... Read full review - cadexorchardHinckley, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLovely place
Monday, 13th August 2018Lovely place ,would say more like a stately home than castle,nice views,lady inside knows a lot off history about place,walk along cliffs top beautiful views,would recommend ,there is a few rooms... Read full review - Rob CTrip Type:CouplesTotal waste of time and money!
Sunday, 12th August 2018Looking for something to do on a midweek afternoon, Highcliff Castle seemed like a good idea. A fabulous looking building, from the outside. On arrival we went through the reception area and was... Read full review
Further Information
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.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
- Tea Rooms
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Tearooms. Contact (01425) 270924
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - special events
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Cater for groups
- Coach drop-off point
- Dogs Accepted - on leads, in the grounds only.
- 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 Restaurant/Cafe
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 03:00
- Families
- Film or TV location
- In town/city centre - 10 minutes walk from Highcliffe village.
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Grade 1 listed building, once the home of Lord Stuart de Rothesay.
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction - access the gardens free of charge.
- 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) - 5 hours maximum stay.
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Beach adajacent for photography
- Choice of marriage rooms
- Garden/grounds available for photography
- Groups Accepted - Essential to pre book.
- Late licence for evening receptions
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Sea views available for photography
- Use of cake stand and knife
Opening Times
| 2018 Opening (16 March 2018 - 23 December 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 11:00 | - 17:00* |
| Friday - Saturday | 11:00 | - 16:30* |
| Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00* |
* The Castle will be closed from 31st October 2017 until approximately mid March 2018 for restoration works.
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Occasionally, we may be closed all day due to a function. Please refer to our website for more information.
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