Yarmouth Castle (Isle of Wight)

With stunning views, the 16th century waterfront fort of Yarmouth Castle offers a fascinating day out.

Summary

16th century buildings
Free car parking (on site)

Introduction

With stunning long reaching views the waterfront fort of Yarmouth Castle offers a fascinating day out. Explore the exhibition, find out about local shipwrecks, and see the Isle of Wight paintings and memorable photographs of Old Yarmouth.

Price:

Adult: £3.60

Children: £1.80

Concession: £3.10

History to the present day

This last and most sophisticated addition to Henry VIII's coastal defences was completed after his death in 1547, with the first new-style 'arrowhead' artillery bastion built in England. Displays inside the castle include atmospheric recreations of how the rooms were used in the 16th century, and an exhibition about the many wrecks which occurred in the treacherous stretch of sea which the castle overlooks. Also a magnificent picnic spot, with views over the Solent.

Other facilities

Disabled Access: Ground floor only.

Coach and car park 200 yards, limited roadside of 1 hour.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight, , United Kingdom

Road Access: In Yarmouth, adjacent to car ferry terminal

Bus Access: Southern Vectis 7 from Newport

Ferry Access: Wightlink 0870 582 7744 (Lymington-Yarmouth

Opening Times:

1 Apr-30 Sep 11am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sun.

Photographs courtesy of English Heritage Photo Library.