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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2 Adults and two children | £15.00 per ticket |
| 5 - 16 years old | £3.00 per ticket |
| Adult admission charge | £7.00 per ticket |
| Seniors | £6.50 per ticket |
| Students | £6.50 per ticket |
| Under 5s | Free |
Entry to the grounds only is free.
Accompanied children under 5 are free.
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.
Please be aware that car parking charges apply in addition to admission.
*Tours do not take place on Saturdays due to weddings
TripAdvisor
- Excellent260
- Very Good209
- Average82
- Poor34
- Terrible16
Recent Reviews:
- JayC7271Chapel-en-le-Frith, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLovely grounds
Sunday, 11th August 2019Lovely place to visit with beautiful grounds for a walk. The staff were all very pleasant and knowledgeable. We had a lovely lunch at the cafe and then also walked down to the beach. Read full review - UlverstonJanetUlverston, United KingdomGood visitTuesday, 13th August 2019We took our four year old grandson to visit this castle. He enjoyed the visit and exploring the building, he was amazed by the size of the rooms . He loved the well and the kitchen area. As a teacher... Read full review
- Edith Hwashington tyne and wearLovely cup of coffee.
Tuesday, 20th August 2019We always have a walk around the grounds before heading for a nice cup of coffee. We always sit outside, because it's so lovely in the gardens. If in the area you just have to go. They also do a... 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.
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.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- 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 - Contact on 01425 276190.
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Room information available
- Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 03:00
- 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.
- 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
- Contactless payment 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 - From 1st May 2019.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - From 1st May 2019.
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
- Special rates for small/midweek weddings - Afternoon Tea midweek wedding packages available.
- Use of cake stand and knife
Opening Times
| 2019 Opening (5 April 2019 - 23 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last admission to the Castle is one hour before closing time.
Occasionally, the Castle may be closed early or 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.
