Hurst Castle

Heritage Open Days are observed in September every year as a celebration of England’s rich culture and history. It’s the country’s largest festival that brings together over 2,500 organisations every year. During this observation, the doors of historical monuments and buildings, are left open to the public.

We are delighted to join in the festival and will be hosting the Hurst Castle Heritage Day on Saturday 19th September 2026.

For this day only, entrance to the castle will be free to all visitors – please note ferry charges, if using, will still apply.

You can expect all the castle has to offer plus a family trail and activities to celebrate the castle’s heritage and unique location.

Make sure you add this day to your diary and take a visit to Hurst Castle.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1730

Location & directions

Hurst Castle, Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0TP

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tours must be booked in advance

Booking contact name:

Elaine

Booking telephone number:

+441590642500

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.hurstcastle.co.uk/guided-tours-2/

Accessibility details

Accessibility at the castle On arrival to get inside the castle there are gravel paths, a slight incline and then over a drawbridge The ground floor of the castle has uneven paths and paving, loose gravel, old railway tracks and grass There are no lifts so there is no wheelchair access above ground level Not all staircases in the castle have a handrail Some areas of the castle are dimly lit, so care must be taken when walking into rooms from the outside Individual seats are in some rooms, but please note not all rooms have a seating area Some rooms have background music, or a video playing.

Additional information

Getting to Hurst Castle is all part of the experience. Catch a ferry from Keyhaven and enjoy a leisurely boat trip to the castle where you can spot the abundant wildlife on your way or work off some energy and take the 2-mile walk along the shingle spit to the castle.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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