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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: Available from 1st May 2019. Please contact the Castle for details.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent248
- Very Good198
- Average81
- Poor34
- Terrible16
Recent Reviews:
- jonomad1South AfricaTrip Type:FamilyDisappointed with the interior restoration
Sunday, 12th May 2019Highcliffe Castle is really beautiful on the outside, the grounds are amazing - sadly, I feel that the restoration of the interior of the castle is sadly lacking. Nice to sit outside and have some... Read full review - charlottelS2170BBTrip Type:FamilyVisited the castle grounds and tea room
Tuesday, 14th May 2019A really lovely building, very pretty to look at. A nice gift shop and tea room, not too terribly priced either. Read full review - Charlie LTrip Type:FamilyNice Tea Room
Saturday, 18th May 2019Pleasant service and range of food. My family had a small bite and drink. We sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed it in the sunshine. Inside seating also available. Castle and grounds very well kept... 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
- 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 - 31 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.
