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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Jul 9, 2024
Well preserved walled castle in parts with interesting ruins and rebuilt features. The working well with the donkeys turning the wheel was very interesting and a highlight of the visit. Princess Beat… Full review by 287Loges
Jul 4, 2024
The castle visit is well managed. The castle is mostly famous for it's age (dating back to the 12th century) and the fact that Charles 1 was held prisoner there after the English Civil War. You can s… Full review by Odysseus20
Jul 2, 2024
A really good visit, very interesting generally, but special mention to the museum and the donkey demonstration. Probably worth three hours or so. Would recommend - really good. Full review by southwesttwo
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Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke (near Newport), Isle of Wight, En…
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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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I managed to get an email address to ask questions, and for the information of anyone reading these posts, I thought I'd provide the following which might be helpful for them. Email …
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I managed to get an email address to ask questions, and for the information of anyone reading these posts, I thought I'd provide the following which might be helpful for them. Email address is: Sorry, Trip Advisor disallowed providing the email address. Donkey demonstrations: Times vary but normally 1100, 1200, 1230, 1430, 1530, 1630. First come first served basis. No charge. No special events on the day I visit, but if there is a special event, entrance fee is higher. No extra charges other than the museum asks for a voluntary contribution. I read mention of a bowling green on TA reviews, but now its only a grassy area. There's no internet to call for Uber when leaving, but the front desk will call a taxi. There is currently no road blocks en route to the castle (however the whole island has road improvements in various spots - a 2 year project). Hope this helps!
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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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