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Lulworth Castle & Park

EAST LULWORTH
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5QS

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  • St Mary's Chapel exterior, Lulworth
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  • At the top of Lulworth Castle Tower

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About

Welcome to Lulworth Castle and Park, the most beautiful castle in the south!

This fairytale castle was originally built as a hunting lodge in the early C17th to entertain aristocracy and royalty and has been the family seat of the Weld family for 400 years.

Ravaged by a catastrophic fire in 1929, it was partly restored in a pioneering partnership with English Heritage and is now open to the public as an historic visitor attraction and exclusive event venue.

Inside the castle is a wealth of fascinating history; walk in the footsteps of King and Queens as you follow the story of the Weld family’s fate and fortune and explore the basement rooms and memorabilia collections. Children can enjoy hunting for the 10 bats hidden around the castle.

Discover spectacular panoramic views over the Purbeck countryside and towards the Jurassic Coast from the Lulworth Castle tower. Visit the historically significant Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Mary's and the C15th Church of St Andrew, which are situated within the Park.

The spacious grounds are yours to enjoy: take a picnic in the grounds, wander through ancient woodland and parkland, have fun in the children’s playground. 

The Castle Tearoom offering a limited take away service and has a small collection of gifts.

The Castle is open daily from Easter to Christmas, Sunday – Friday (closed Saturdays and occasionally on other days) between 10.30am and 5pm (summer) and 10.30am and 4pm (winter). Last entry one hour before closing.

The Castle is closed on Saturdays for weddings and occasionally at other times during the year. Please check opening times before you travel.

We have introduced a limit on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your tickets or booking confirmation. If you’re a member of English Heritage or Historic Houses Association, your ticket will be free but you still need to book in advance and show your membership cards and tickets when you arrive. There will be other new steps in place to ensure everyone’s safety, so your visit will be a little different. To find out what to expect when you visit or to book tickets please check lulworth.com. 

Opening Times

Opening (29 March 2021 - 20 December 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:30 - 17:00*
SaturdayClosed*
Sunday10:30 - 17:00*

* Lulworth Castle is open Sunday to Thursday, 10.30am-5pm. You now need to book your timed tickets in advance - www.lulworth.com

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Castle ticket - Adults£6.00 per ticket
Castle ticket - Child (4 - 15 years)£4.00 per ticket
Castle ticket - Children under 4 yearsFree
Castle ticket - English Heritage membersFree
Castle ticket - Historic Houses Association membersFree
Parking charge - cars and coaches£3.00 per ticket

Pay & Display parking allows access to the Park & Woodland Walks 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’.

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Telephone: +44 (0)1929 400352

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lulworth

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Recent Reviews:

  • 585Emma_K
    Swindon, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Stunning Castle
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 12th October 2020
    A wonderful place to visit, interesting historical building, the castle is beautiful and inside you can see the bones of this fabulous building that was fire damaged. Staff very welcoming and... Read full review
  • Milesy85
    Witney, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Well worth a visit.
    4 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 27th October 2020
    Well worth a visit. £20 for the whole family and we spent a couple of hours there. The Castle was interesting and the walk around the grounds was also good. Read full review
  • AndrewN424
    Tadley, United Kingdom
    Don't forget the chapel
    4 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 1st November 2020
    Despite much of the site being destroyed by fire some time ago, there is still plenty to keep you occupied here. The inside is being restored and there are features on the fire and the response by... Read full review
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • 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
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Tea Rooms

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site
  • Tea Room

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children - Lawn games, Hunt the Bat, 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
  • Picnic Area
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages - German, French and Dutch
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities.
  • Wedding Venue

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - Allow half a day
  • Families
  • Film or TV location
  • Groups
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Weddings

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • 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

  • Choice of marriage rooms
  • Groups Accepted - min group size 10
  • Late licence for evening receptions
  • Lawn area for marquee
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Sea views available for photography
  • Use of cake stand and knife

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
With designated parking for visitors with disabilities

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
Steps to the main entrance
Handrail by the steps

LIFT

Lift

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Public toilet
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Cafeteria

GENERAL

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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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.

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