Carisbrooke Castle, Medieval castle in Newport and Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
The castle features Norman-era stone walls, a prominent keep, extensive battlements, and bailey enclosures spanning across elevated grounds overlooking Newport.
Following his defeat in the English Civil War, King Charles I spent fourteen months imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle before his trial and execution in 1649.
The castle houses exhibits displaying medieval artifacts, royal period furniture, and historical documents that detail life during different periods of English monarchy.
English Heritage maintains the castle, which opens daily from April through September between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM for guided tours and self-exploration.
The castle maintains a tradition of keeping donkeys that demonstrate the medieval well-house water wheel, continuing a practice that dates back to the 16th century.
Location: Newport and Carisbrooke
Inception: 1100
Operator: English Heritage
Address: Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY PO30 1PE
Opening Hours: April-September: Monday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00 - 17:00
Website: https://carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.68750,-1.31389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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