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Lulworth Castle & Park

EAST LULWORTH
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5QS

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Lulworth Castle, Dorset
  • Lulworth Castle, Dorset
  • Aerial view of Lulworth Castle and Park
  • Lulworth Castle lawn games
  • At the top of Lulworth Castle Tower
  • Lulworth Castle is set in extensive parkland

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 400352

Opening Times

2020 Opening (29 March 2020 - 20 December 2020)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:30 - 17:00*
SaturdayClosed*
Sunday10:30 - 17:00*

* The Castle is currently closed - the Park remains open for you to enjoy the woodland walks - car parking fees apply.

The Castle is usually 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.

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’.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 400352

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
406 reviews
  • Certificate of Excellence 2019
  • Excellent
    175
  • Very Good
    153
  • Average
    54
  • Poor
    14
  • Terrible
    10

Recent Reviews:

  • siddella
    High Wycombe, United Kingdom
    Fascinating and illuminating visit
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 21st November 2019
    We visited Lulworth Castle on a rainy November day, uncertain what to expect. From the outside the castle looks pretty much as you would expect a castle to look, despite having been built only in the... Read full review
  • 502cliffordd
    Greater London, United Kingdom
    Short visit to castle
    4 of 5 stars
    Friday, 13th March 2020
    Unfortunately at the time of our visit only part of the grounds were open to the public, but from what we saw this would be a pleasant day out with the castle,gardens and woods to explore with... Read full review
  • Yorkterrier01
    York, United Kingdom
    Lovely Visit
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 19th April 2020
    This is a castle that looks intact but was severely damaged by fire and took years to repair to a semblance of its former glory with the help of English Heritage. You are able to climb up one of the... Read full review
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Awards

  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020

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.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 400352

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