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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Castle ticket - Adults | £6.00 per ticket |
| Castle ticket - Child (4 - 15 years) | £4.00 per ticket |
| Castle ticket - Children under 4 years | Free |
| Castle ticket - English Heritage members | Free |
| Castle ticket - Historic Houses Association members | Free |
| Parking charge - cars and coaches | £3.00 per ticket |
Pay & Display parking allows access to the Park & Woodland Walks, Children’s Playground and Picnic Areas.
Corporate Memberships to English Heritage are not valid at this attraction.
English Heritage & Historic House memberships are not valid at special events such as ‘Easter at Lulworth’ or ‘Spooky Fun’.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent149
- Very Good135
- Average46
- Poor12
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Fin2006Sunbury-On-Thames, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesInteresting place
Sunday, 23rd September 2018Parking £3. Entry £6 adults. Guide £1. Was unsure what to expect as the castle was almost totally destroyed by fire in 1929. The roof has been fully restored and one of the towers has an iron... Read full review - Norma JAlcester, United KingdomCoupleThursday, 20th September 2018Beautifully presented helpful staff great for children lots of space to wander and play outside with games supplied Read full review
- BurgessJTrip Type:CouplesHidden Gem
Tuesday, 18th September 2018Well worth a visit. Nicely maintained and lots of information on display. Lovely grounds. You may think parking is a bit expensive at £3 but actually that's quite cheap for the area. I would give the... Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
FROM BOURNEMOUTH (East of Lulworth): Take the A35 towards Dorchester, turning left onto the A351 to Wareham. From the by-pass turn onto the A352 signposted to Wool. Now follow the brown signs for Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door.
FROM DORCHESTER (West of Lulworth): From the by-pass take the A352 signposted for Wool and Wareham. At Wool follow the brown signs for Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door.
SAT NAV: Lulworth Castle BH20 5QS.
Public Transport Directions
BY TRAIN: Railway Stations at Wareham (6 miles) and Wool (4 miles).
BY TAXI: A taxi service is available from Wareham and Wool Railway Stations to Lulworth Castle.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Dogs welcome in Park on leads, Guide dogs only in buildings.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access - Lift inside the Castle
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - Lawn games, Hunt the Bat, Activity Room, Children's playground.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference facilities - And wedding venue
- Dogs Accepted - In the park on leads - not in buildings, except Guide Dogs.
- Event Venue
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - German, French and Dutch
- Toilets - including baby changing facilities.
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - Allow half a day
- Film or TV location
- Indoor Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - for cars and coaches
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Spanish printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - min group size 10
Opening Times
| Opening - Spring and Summer (1 March 2018 - 30 October 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Opening - Autumn and Winter (1 November 2018 - 28 February 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
* Last admission to the Castle is one hour before closing.
There are occasions when the Castle will be closed for private functions, however the park will remain open - please check www.lulworth.com for opening details before visiting.
The Castle will close for the winter on Sunday 24th December 2017 until Friday 30th March 2018 - on this occasion the Park will remain open for you to enjoy the woodland walks and children’s playground - car parking fees apply.
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