Built in the C17th, this magnificent building is steeped in history. Originally built as a hunting lodge to entertain aristocracy and royalty, it was for centuries the family seat of the Weld family, the current owners of the Lulworth Estate. Ravaged by fire in 1929, it has been partly restored in a pioneering partnership with English Heritage. Now primarily a wedding venue along with extensive parkland, woodland walks, a children's playground, the spacious grounds are yours to enjoy, walk the dog (please keep dogs on leads) or enjoy a picnic. The Castle Tearoom is open for take away refreshments and souvenirs.
A beautiful setting with pristine grounds. The interior was gutted by a fire in the 1920s, but the restoration has been well done with lots of informative boards about the history of the building and access to the roof which gives great views of the surroundings. The grounds offer a great opportunity for a long walk, particularly on a sunny day. Very reasonably priced for a country house.
We all enjoyed our time there. It was nice to be able to walk the grounds and around the castle. You can see the conservation efforts that are being put into keeping the building alive. I'm local to the area, I knew to expect a shell of a castle, do not go here believing you will be visiting a grand building filled with artefacts. The views from the top of the tower were spectacular, and worth the visit just for this, it's 4 floors up so be prepared to climb them. There is no lift to the roof for people with mobility issues, however there is a lift between the basement and ground floor. We had a pleasant few hours there. There was a calming atmosphere as we walked around. I believe we all left feeling serene
It's not a very big castle. But no doubt a nice & historical castle. It's taken 1.30 hours to visit the whole castle. You'll get the best nature view from the castle rooftop.
Although a ruin, the work undertaken to save this beautiful building is just awe inspiring. There is an onsite car park which is pay and display, currently PS3 per car. There is a short walk up to the castle, a small courtyard to walk through where toilets are located. The castle itself is stunning from the outside, inside some restoration has taken place , but a large portion is a shell. This is following a huge fire in 1929. There a set of stairs which take you up to the roof for spectacular views. The basement level where there are exhibits to see, gives interesting insight to the history of the house. There is a disabled lift on the ground floor to allow access to this lower level. The tearooms are accessible via this basement level, there is also an entrance for the tearooms to the side of the castle. There is also a church right next to the castle, we were able to go in and have a look around, I purchased homemade jam in here for a small donation. Beautiful grounds to walk around. Entry is free if you have an English Heritage membership. Be aware it is close to land that is privately owned by the military, and used for training/ firing ranges. we could hear constant gunfire during our visit. Although not a problem for us, others may find it disturbing.
Superb site despite being gutted by fire in the 1920s. The castle doesn't fail to impress; the restoration work and exhibits are excellent. You will also have to pay to use the carpark on top of the entrance fee, but apparently this is because you can just enjoy the grounds withoutenteringthecastle. Having said that, if you're a member of English Heritage entrance to the castle is free.
Who doesn't love a castle. The entry fee is only PS9 (free for English Heritage members), payable as you enter the castle. Tickets can be bought in advance which during the summer would be a wise idea. There is a car parking fee of PS3. Inside the castle you can access the roof for the most amazing views. On the lowest level there is a tea room, and a history of the people that have owned the castle. Today I was lucky as they were giving a talk at 12pm on the history of the castle, the member of staff was very informative. There are games laid out on the lawn behind the castle, for visitor to enjoy.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
NFC mobile payments
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A beautiful setting with pristine grounds. The interior was gutted by a fire in the 1920s, but the restoration has been well done with lots of informative boards about the history of the building and access to the roof which gives great views of the surroundings. The grounds offer a great opportunity for a long walk, particularly on a sunny day. Very reasonably priced for a country house.
We all enjoyed our time there. It was nice to be able to walk the grounds and around the castle. You can see the conservation efforts that are being put into keeping the building alive. I'm local to the area, I knew to expect a shell of a castle, do not go here believing you will be visiting a grand building filled with artefacts. The views from the top of the tower were spectacular, and worth the visit just for this, it's 4 floors up so be prepared to climb them. There is no lift to the roof for people with mobility issues, however there is a lift between the basement and ground floor. We had a pleasant few hours there. There was a calming atmosphere as we walked around. I believe we all left feeling serene
It's not a very big castle. But no doubt a nice & historical castle. It's taken 1.30 hours to visit the whole castle. You'll get the best nature view from the castle rooftop.
Although a ruin, the work undertaken to save this beautiful building is just awe inspiring. There is an onsite car park which is pay and display, currently PS3 per car. There is a short walk up to the castle, a small courtyard to walk through where toilets are located. The castle itself is stunning from the outside, inside some restoration has taken place , but a large portion is a shell. This is following a huge fire in 1929. There a set of stairs which take you up to the roof for spectacular views. The basement level where there are exhibits to see, gives interesting insight to the history of the house. There is a disabled lift on the ground floor to allow access to this lower level. The tearooms are accessible via this basement level, there is also an entrance for the tearooms to the side of the castle. There is also a church right next to the castle, we were able to go in and have a look around, I purchased homemade jam in here for a small donation. Beautiful grounds to walk around. Entry is free if you have an English Heritage membership. Be aware it is close to land that is privately owned by the military, and used for training/ firing ranges. we could hear constant gunfire during our visit. Although not a problem for us, others may find it disturbing.
Superb site despite being gutted by fire in the 1920s. The castle doesn't fail to impress; the restoration work and exhibits are excellent. You will also have to pay to use the carpark on top of the entrance fee, but apparently this is because you can just enjoy the grounds withoutenteringthecastle. Having said that, if you're a member of English Heritage entrance to the castle is free.
Who doesn't love a castle. The entry fee is only PS9 (free for English Heritage members), payable as you enter the castle. Tickets can be bought in advance which during the summer would be a wise idea. There is a car parking fee of PS3. Inside the castle you can access the roof for the most amazing views. On the lowest level there is a tea room, and a history of the people that have owned the castle. Today I was lucky as they were giving a talk at 12pm on the history of the castle, the member of staff was very informative. There are games laid out on the lawn behind the castle, for visitor to enjoy.
