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Highcliffe Castle Open Day

Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit Highcliffe Castle for free during this one day special event and see this Grade I listed mansion, situated on the cliff top, with spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

The Castle has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the romantic and picturesque style of architecture, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. Its significance is recognised nationally by its Grade 1 status on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest.
Highlights include the 'Castle Collection' featuring our Stained Glass display - new for 2025!

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:
10:00 to 16:00

Location & directions

Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE

Contact on day:
Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
Telephone number:
+441202888992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Public areas of the Castle are fully accessible by wheelchair. The grounds and the tearooms are wheelchair manageable. The seafront is accessible via a gentle zig zag slope. There is a platform lift available to travel between floors. If you have any questions about accessibility, please email [email protected] or call us on 01202 093 377, and we will be happy to assist.

Additional information

Please note, our car park is pay and display and can get very busy during peak times. Alternative parking nearby at Steamer Point Car Park BH23 4TA or Cliff Top Car Park BH23 5DF. Please use public transport whenever possible Payment is by coins or via one of the following parking apps: PayByPhone, RingGo or JustPark You can find more information on our website - https://www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/carpark

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