Lulworth Castle & Park
EAST LULWORTH
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5QS
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5QS
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
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Opening Times
| Opening (29 March 2020 - 20 December 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:30 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | - 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 changeGuide 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 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
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent181
- Very Good163
- Average55
- Poor15
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- 585Emma_KSwindon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStunning Castle
Monday, 12th October 2020A 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 - Milesy85Witney, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyWell worth a visit.
Tuesday, 27th October 2020Well 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 - AndrewN424Tadley, United KingdomDon't forget the chapelSunday, 1st November 2020Despite 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
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
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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