Highcliffe Castle

standevenr

27 Apr 2026

Interesting nineteenth century castle

5

5

Date of visit: April 2026

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

I use or have experience of: wheelchair

Overall Rating

Excellent

Very interesting 19th century castle built by a collector of architecture and stained glass. Interior had been destroyed by fire and left derilect. Restored by local council for access with lots of photos so you could see what the interior had been like. Lot of interesting information available. Wheelchair accessible throughout - lifts and ramps. Accessible toilet with grab rails. Accessible gift shop and cafe. We sat outside at the cafe as very nice day- there were ramps to go inside. My husband (able bodied) went in and got the food. There was a wheelchair accessible path down to the beach, but I didn't go on it. While accessible, it would have needed my husband to push me back uphill, so I stayed in the cafe while he went down. Views over to the Isle of Wight Parking onsite with blue badge bays - charged. Payment by coin or card (different machines). The car park and entrance to the castle have gravel paths which wasn't ideal for the wheelchair, but was accessible with my husband's help.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

Accessible facilities: Lift to all areas, Step-free entrance

Parking & Transport

Good

I travelled to this place by personal vehicle

Accessible facilities: Dedicated on-site parking

Accessible Toilets

Excellent

grab rails on both sides of toilet

Facilities: Accessible toilet

Staff

Excellent

very friendly and helpful staff