Each year the Castle hosts an exciting programme of events which offers something for all tastes. Castle State Room events include live music, creative fairs and evening performances. Whereas outdoor highlights include open air theatre suitable for families, plus big band jazz and swing concerts for all on the lawns.
Date: 28/11/2023
End: 14/12/2023
11:30am
Join the Archive Team on Tuesday 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec or the Salvage Team on Thursday 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec for a brilliant ‘behind the scenes’ look at our Castle Collection.
Ticket includes a behind the scenes talk, entry to the Castle and mulled wine and a mince pie in the State Dining Room.
Arrival Time: 11:30am
Ticket Price: £15.00
The experience
You will enjoy around 30 minutes with the teams in our ‘behind the scenes’ room to enjoy a talk on our archive or salvage collection and learn about how we preserve and conserve the artefacts on site.
You will then make your way to the State Dining Room to enjoy a mulled wine and mince pie.
Access to the Castle is included in the ticket price. Following your refreshments you will then be able to explore the building at your leisure and see our fascinating new exhibition ‘Pieces of our Past’
Car Parking
Please use the pay and display car park on site.
Arrival
On arrival to the site, please make your way to the Castle gift shop and show your ticket. The team will be there to greet you.
Accessibility
The Castle is fully accessible but please email commercial@highcliffecastle.co.uk should you require use of our lifts or level access during your visit.
Date: 08/12/2023
6pm-9pm
Explore the Castle in all its festive glory accompanied by a complimentary glass of mulled wine* and a little bit of late-night shopping in our gift shop!
Immerse yourself in ‘Pieces of our Past’, our brand new exhibition for 2024 and take in the stunning festive atmosphere around the Castle.
*Alternative drink available
Please follow the link below to pre book your tickets.
Date: 03/12/2023
End: 21/12/2023
10am - 3pm
A Victorian Christmas at Highcliffe Castle
Indoor trail
Visit Highcliffe Castle this Christmas and take part in our Victorian Christmas trail from Sunday 3rd December until Thursday 21st December.
Crafts
Make your very own Victorian Christmas Crackers every Tuesday and Thursday in December!
Date: 11/02/2024
End: 16/02/2024
10am - 3pm
Experience endless entertainment during the February half term,
Sunday to Thursday: Indoor Fairy Tale Trail. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fairy tales as you navigate through the castle, brushing up on your fairy tale knowledge. Don’t forget to collect your certificate from the gift shop!
Tuesday and Thursday: Fairy Tale Crafts in our Education Room until 3pm. Let creativity flourish with fairy tale-themed crafts in our education room. Join us until 3pm for a magical crafting experience.
Date: 14/02/2024
10am - 3pm
Celebrate valentines day with 50% Off Family Admissions Day. Make the most of your family time with a special offer – 50% off family admissions on Wednesday 14th February.
Date: 09/03/2024
End: 10/03/2024
10am - 4pm
Join us at Highcliffe Castle for a spectacular showcase of the finest wedding suppliers, from florists to bakers, photographers, DJs and photobooths. Let your love story come to life with the help of these handpicked, local experts.
Why not join our mailing list to receive notification of our upcoming events? Contact commercial@highcliffecastle.co.uk to be get updates.
