Experience the military might of this fortress by the sea Come and discover this artillery PRICES & OPENING TIMES fortress built by Henry VIII at the seaward end of a coastal spit. Adult £5.00 Commanding the entrance to Concession £4.50 , it offers one of the Child (5-17yrs) £3.00 best views in . Family (2 adults & 3 children) £15.00 Members, Child under 5 FREE It played a part in the imprisonment of Charles I in 29 Mar – 30 Sep, daily 10:30am–5:30pm the 17th century and defended 1 Oct – 31 Oct, daily 10:30am–4pm England from invasion threats 1 Nov – 1 Apr, winter weekend opening, in the 19th and 20th centuries. weather permitting – call for details. Exhibitions around the castle 01590 642500 provide you with the chance to [email protected] piece together ’s long history. english-heritage.org.uk/hurstcastle or hurstcastle.co.uk With an audio tour to help you navigate, fantastic views of the B p d G a c l e A ! from the top of the Tudor keep and plenty of open Address: Hurst Castle, spaces for children to explore, SO41 0TP (sat nav) it’s a great day out for the whole family. There’s also a café offering DIRECTIONS

homemade food. Ferry from to Hurst Castle: Access to the castle is a leisurely Departs 10.15am then approximately ferry ride from Keyhaven every 20 minutes. Last ferry from Hurst (charges apply) or a 1.5 mile walk Castle to Keyhaven is at 5:30pm (Mar– Sep) or 4pm (Oct). The ferry operates along (please note this daily from 29 March–31 October. is a shingle spit). Café is open Return fares: daily and dogs on leads welcome. Adult £6.50 Child £3.50 (children under 3 free) Walk to Hurst Castle: A 1.5 mile walk along Hurst Spit (please note this is a shingle spit). Additional Information: There is no visitor vehicle access to Hurst Castle. Parking is available at Keyhaven Pay & Display car park. Ferry timetables may vary due to weather and tide conditions.

Hurst Castle is managed on behalf of English Heritage by Hurst Marine, a local, family business that has been associated with the castle for more than 3 generations. Before visiting Hurst Castle, you may wish to join English Heritage at www.english-heritage.org.uk/membership, as we regret that you cannot buy English Heritage membership at this site.

The ferries and café are not managed by English Heritage. Children must be accompanied at all times. English Heritage may permit filming and photography at events, some of this may be broadcast or published in the future. All details are correct at time of going to press. Opening times are subject to change. Please check our website or contact the property before starting your journey. All photos © English Heritage/Hurst Marine unless otherwise stated. The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 07447221, registered in England.