Restored Victorian castle with a collection of artifacts relating to the area's culture & history. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Lews Castle
Lews Castle is a restored Victorian castle set on the Isle of Lewis. The grounds offer space for walking and exploring. Inside, a museum holds exhibits on island history and culture, including the Lewis Chessmen.
A cafe operates within the castle, serving food, coffee and afternoon tea at reasonable prices. The castle is suitable for children.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Online orders hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Storehouse Café next door
- Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean next door
- Woodlands Centre 150m away
- UHI North, West and Hebrides 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this castle features beautiful grounds for walking and exploring, and houses an interesting museum with exhibits on island history, including the Lewis Chessmen. They also highlight the cafe's delicious food, coffee, and afternoon tea, noting the reasonable prices. Guests mention the staff are friendly, professional, and provide excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,154 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Stornoway
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.