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Lews Castle

Isle Of Lewis, Stornoway

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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.