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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:
- Excellent236
- Very Good192
- Average71
- Poor30
- Terrible15
Recent Reviews:
- Paul CTrip Type:FamilyGreat Value and Friendly Staff
Thursday, 25th October 2018Lovely gardens and tea room to explore. The building looks great fro the outside. Inside the staff are very informative particularly volunteer Bob. Despite the restoration work following the fires... Read full review - Tina TKettering, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful Gardens
Monday, 29th October 2018We were on holiday in Christchurch and the weather was very good to us. As we knew the castle was being refurbished,(a big job for someone with very deep pockets!!) we chose to wander round the... Read full review - paulrobinson1945Swindon, United KingdomThe Selfridge connectionSunday, 4th November 2018a very popular stately home once used by Mr Selfridge. It is used for weddings functions & concerts and set in lovely gardens with garden walks overlooking the coast. It has a nice cafe which serves... Read full review
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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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