Opening Times

Visitor Centre Opening Hours

Open Daily from 1st February to  23rd December

Gift Shop opens at 10.30am
Castle Opens 11am - 5pm
Last admission 4.30pm*
*On Saturdays (and some Fridays) when there are wedding receptions, last admission to the Castle will be at 4pm.

The State Dining Room does not form part of the normal admission but will be open when not in use.
Rooms may be closed due to exhibition change-over or events. We recommend that you phone beforehand if you are coming to visit a specific exhibition (01425 278807).

The Grounds of Highcliffe Castle are open to the public free of charge all year round.  They open daily at 7am and close at the following times:

6.30pm      November to March
7.30pm      April and October
9.00pm      May and September
10.00pm    June, July and August 

Parking charges apply in the Casle Car Park.   

Dogs are welcome in the grounds however they must be kept on leads.