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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult admission charge | £2.50 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:
- Excellent237
- Very Good192
- Average72
- Poor31
- Terrible15
Recent Reviews:
- PamishappyWeymouth, United KingdomJust a coffee break
Wednesday, 21st November 2018Went here for coffee - and just sat out in the gardens. Didn't view the castle. Service was slow and we had to clear a table..... drinks were fine though!!! Read full review - Jonathan RLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilySee from the outside only
Wednesday, 26th December 2018The castle is now closed for refurbishment until February 2019... The gardens are open but there is really not much to see there... we arrived up the steps from Avon beach which was the highlight of... Read full review - JC-the-organiserSurreyTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful
Monday, 31st December 2018We parked for 50p for 4 hours. Visited the cafe, staff very friendly and a good menu. Toilets are clean. A stunning building and nice gardens. We walked down the steps to the beach and strolled... 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
| 2019 Opening (1 February 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Thursday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
| Saturday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
* The Library and Ante-Library are closed until Spring 2019.
Last admission to the Castle is half an hour before closing time.
Occasionally, the Castle may be closed all day due to a function. Please refer to our website for more information.
The Castle grounds are open daily at 7am and close at: 6.30pm – November to March, 7.30pm – April and October, 9pm – May and September and 10pm – June, July and August. Entry to the grounds is free, parking charges apply.
Related
Highcliffe Castle Beach, ChristchurchA beautiful, rural, shingle and sand beach set against tree-lined cliffs.
The Castle Kitchen, ChristchurchOur Tearooms are situated in the beautiful grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Enjoy a Cream Tea and a slice of homemade cake with an artisan coffee while sitting under the spreading branches of the Holme Oak trees and or take a walk to the headland and view the Isle Of Wight and the beautiful beach.
