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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 2019
- Excellent166
- Very Good146
- Average54
- Poor14
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- Sophia26OBeautiful Castle in an idyllic setting
Monday, 19th August 2019Me and my boyfriend stopped here to pass a few hours when we arrived in Dorset and was not disappointed. The castle is ruins but have been preserved wonderfully so you can explore in all weathers... Read full review - silvernlilacCoventry, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayNice place but the signage is terrible
Monday, 19th August 2019Went to Lulworth cove today as part of an organised trip. It's a lovely place and area but there isn't much to see and do so you don't need long there. We had 2.5 hours there and we were bored after... Read full review - erichall30Ickenham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCastle and tea roomTuesday, 20th August 2019Lovely place to visit and the tea room was fantastic. Staff were incredibly helpful and the cream tea was perfect. Be mindful, despite the numerous traps around the place, there were quite a few... Read full review
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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
- 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
Opening Times
| Opening - Easter to Christmas (31 March 2019 - 20 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Opening - Spring and Summer (31 March 2019 - 31 August 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Opening - Spring and Summer (31 March 2019 - 31 October 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Opening - Autumn and Winter (1 September 2019 - 20 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
* The Castle re-opens its doors on 31st March 2019 - the Park remains open for you to enjoy the woodland walks and children’s playground - car parking fees apply.
The Castle is open Easter to Christmas, Sunday – Friday (closed Saturdays and occasionally on other days) between 10.30am & 5pm during summer and 10.30am - 4pm during the winter. Last entry one hour before closing.
Lulworth Castle, Chapel and grounds are closed to the public on Saturdays. There are additional occasions throughout the year when we close the castle for events or alter the admission charges.
Please check www.lulworth.com for opening details before visiting.
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