Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle is a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views.
The castle’s most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You’ll find Charles I memorabilia and changing exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess.
The castle’s best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate the treadwheel, which once raised water from the castle well. Meet them in their stables and hear their story in a film hosted by Jupiter the cartoon donkey.
- Plan Your Visit
- Location
- Itinerary
- Visit Carisbrooke Castle website to find out about opening times.
- Our Ryde terminal in conveniently located next to Ryde Transport Interchange, Southern Vectis buses operate across the Island. We recommend the regular number 9 bus service to Newport Bus Station and then change to the no 6 service to Castle hill. It is then a short walk to the Carisbrooke Castle entrance. Please visit the Southern Vectis website for more information.
- View our flight timetable.
- Book our great value Combo Ticket below, includes your hovercraft day return flight, Southern Vectis bus transport and entrance.
| Combo Ticket Prices | |
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Adults (16yrs+) |
£45.60 |
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Senior (60+) |
£27.60 |
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Child (5-15yrs) |
£24.10 |
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle Hill
Newport
PO30 1XY
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Getting there
- 09:30 Flight departs from Southsea hoverport
- 09:40 Flight arrives at Ryde hoverport
- Short walk from our Ryde hoverport to Ryde Transport Interchange
- 09:50 Southern Vectis bus route 4 departs Ryde Transport Interchange
- 10:13 Bus arrives at Osborne House entrance
- Enjoy your time at Osborne House
Return journey
- 15:25 Southern Vectis bus route 4 departs Osborne House entrance
- 15:55 Southern Vectis bus route 4 arrives Ryde Transport Interchange
- 16:15 Flight from Ryde hoverport
- 16:25 Flight arrives Southsea hoverport
Please note: this is an example itinerary, please check our flight times and Southern Vectis timetable ahead of your journey.
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