Carisbrooke Castle Tours and Activities

Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.
Fascinating castle, Norman but some of it dates back to Saxon times. The donkey powered wheel for lifting water from a deep well was brilliant.

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Original White Hart, Ringwood by Marston's Inns

Original White Hart, Ringwood by Marston's Inns

3.5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,067, price is now CA $1,035 per person
CA $1,035
per person
Apr 19 - Apr 25
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Southampton (SOU)
7.4/10 Good! (248 reviews)
Room good value for money, lovely central location with on site parking. Staff incredibly polite and very helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4 out of 5
Price was CA $1,641, price is now CA $1,412 per person
CA $1,412
per person
Apr 15 - Apr 21
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Southampton (SOU)
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff on reception. Very convenient location. Room was clean and well equipped.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
Price was CA $1,736, price is now CA $1,650 per person
CA $1,650
per person
Mar 15 - Mar 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Southampton (SOU)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Service from front desk to bars, spa or cleaning customer friendly and efficient. Loved the spa treatment.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Popular places to visit

The famous Isle of Wight Festival. One of the best festivals in the UK. Held the second weekend in June each year.

Seaclose Park

Explore the great outdoors at Seaclose Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Seaclose Park

St. Thomas Church

St. Thomas Church is just one of the places to see in Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

St. Thomas Church

The Minster Church of St Thomas

After visiting The Minster Church of St Thomas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Minster Church of St Thomas

Quay Arts

You can browse the exhibits at Quay Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Quay Arts

Cineworld Isle of Wight

You can take time to visit Cineworld Isle of Wight during your travels to Newport. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Cineworld Isle of Wight

Parkhurst Forest

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest during your travels in Newport. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Parkhurst Forest

Best Lodging Options Near Carisbrooke Castle

Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms

Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms

3 out of 5
Lugley Street Newport England
Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms
Old Church House B&B

Old Church House B&B

3 out of 5
46 Crocker Street Newport England
Old Church House B&B
Charter House

Charter House

3.5 out of 5
14 St Thomas Square Newport England
Charter House
One Holyrood Hotel

One Holyrood Hotel

3 out of 5
1-4 Holyrood Street Newport England
One Holyrood Hotel
Newport Quay Bed and Breakfast

Newport Quay Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
41 Quay Street Newport England
Newport Quay Bed and Breakfast
Premier Inn Isle Of Wight - Newport

Premier Inn Isle Of Wight - Newport

3 out of 5
Seaclose Newport England
Premier Inn Isle Of Wight - Newport
The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park

The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
Main Rd, Rookley Ventnor England
The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park
Rookley Lake Cottage

Rookley Lake Cottage

3 out of 5
Rookley Lake Cottage The Lakes Rookley Ventnor England
Rookley Lake Cottage
Rookley Farm Lodge

Rookley Farm Lodge

Rookley Isle of Wight
Rookley Farm Lodge
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