About Yarmouth Castle
Standing guard over the Solent since Henry VIII's reign, this compact artillery fort on the waterfront offers a fascinating glimpse into coastal defence history, though facilities are limited.
What's nearby
- The George Hotel next door
- Yarmouth Pharmacy next door
- Wightlink | Yarmouth next door
- PO41 Yarmouth Coffee House next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is quite a small castle, but an interesting one, well worth a visit if you're English Heritage members on the island. For those who aren't you'll need to balance the fee against what will be a quite short visit, about an hour at most. There's plenty of information about the castles history, which is rather unusual, having never really been involved in any fighting, and often left remarkably under manned. Excellent views across the Solent, some nice photo ops and the traditional gift shop as you come out. 5 mins walk from the long stay car park.
· via Google
This is a English Heritage site, a Castle that sits right on next to the Ferry Terminal in Yarmouth. The Castle is relatively small with a small shop. At nearly £10 for non EH members in "my humble opinion" paying that is a bit steep. We walked the site and read the information boards easily in 25 mins. I'm a big fan obviously of EH as a member but this site would attract more visitors at a cheaper rate. The gentleman in the shop was very friendly and helpful. Parking for the Castle/Yarmouth can be found in the town or better still the long stay car park about 5 minutes walk away.
· via Google
If you’re a lover of history this beautiful landmark is situated right next door to the Gossip Cafe on the edge of the sea. It’s not a huge place but it’s packed with great views and wonderful stories. A ticket is around £8.00 and the tour lasts for about 30 min. I really enjoyed the whole experience. 😊
· via Google
This very a small castle which you can finish within half and hour or so. However dun let the small size foul you the castle is filled with plenty of information about the castles history! Additionally it’s also very interactive, you get to try on old vintage costumes, and play the games that they have, we played two rounds of jenga :) Also when you climb to the highest peak of the castle, you get an excellent views of the whole Solent.
· via Google
Visitors say this castle offers interesting history, interactive learning aids, and beautiful views of the Solent and harbor from its rooftop. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff.
Some reviews mention there can be no toilets on site.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Quay Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0PB Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.1 / 5 (439 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Yarmouth