Carisbrooke Castle Isle of Wight

Carisbrooke Castle    

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Carisbrooke Castle is open and we continue to have measures are in place to keep everyone safe. You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed …
Carisbrooke Castle is open and we continue to have measures are in place to keep everyone safe. You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit.

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Nov 16, 2024
A lovely place to visit. Steeped in history with lots of informative information on exhibits and history of the castle. Great little cafe for lunch. Castle walls offer stunning views out to all corne… Full review by Lord T F
Nov 1, 2024
Following my rather disappointing visit to Blackgang Chine (see separate review) I headed north to Carisbrooke Castle. This was much more like it, a real slice of history. There was plenty of detail… Full review by RoebuckQ
Oct 20, 2024
Most of the castles we've visited over the years have been ruins. This is not. Not only is the castle mostly in its original state but the amount of original material is exceptional. There is so much… Full review by Porchy-john
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Lisa, you mentioned you spent the morning at the castle. Is a half-day sufficient? We won't be bringing kids. Thanks
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Thank you so much everyone for your input! We're going to give it a try. We should be there around opening at 10 am then head on back to Osbourne around 1 pm at the latest, which …
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Thank you so much everyone for your input! We're going to give it a try. We should be there around opening at 10 am then head on back to Osbourne around 1 pm at the latest, which should give us 4 hours at Osbourne.
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Can you take dogs?
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Yes, we even saw people with dogs walking the castle walls and crowding into the wellhouse to see the donkey treadmill in action!
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What times are the donkey demonstations?
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Hiya. I don’t work there I’m afraid so can’t answer with certainty but if memory serves properly there are several demos from mid morning to mid afternoon. I think they’re about every 45 …
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Hiya. I don’t work there I’m afraid so can’t answer with certainty but if memory serves properly there are several demos from mid morning to mid afternoon. I think they’re about every 45 mins? Could ring and check?
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Hi, Can anyone recommend a pub/restaurant near the castle that is dog friendly and serves good food? Thanks
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8 bells, its just at the bottom of the hill from carisbrooke castle
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