Returned to the Isle of Wight and this was a must on our visit list. The castle is great and the walk around the wall have some amazing views. The cafe was great and picked up some gifts in the shop. I would highly recommend a stop if you are there.

I'm assuming that this feels much better value if you're already English heritage members. Overall for face price tickets to find out half way round the museum is closed (no mention when buying tickets) there really isn't a huge amount to see or do once you're in. Sure the grounds are impressive but for the £££ it's really not worth it. We did it in an hour and didn't fancy the cafe so value for money was off. Shame but I think there's much better attractions with more to offer. Certainly wouldn't put this down as a must see venue.

If you like Castle's then this one will not disappoint. We visited in February so it was very quiet. Plenty to do if you don't mind walking up and down steps eg Ramparts. The highlights included the Chapel and the Well where you get to see a demo of a donkey (real one) operating the bucket lift mechanism via a giant tread mill. It should be noted that the donkey appeared to thoroughly enjoy the experience and the company of the visitors. There is a good shop where you can sample the liquid goods on sale eg Ginger wine. Plus there is a cafe. A great place to visit for all the family.

Our first visit in a few years. Lovely welcome from the staff on duty. Fantastic views on a clear day and so photogenic. One of my favourite places on the Isle of Wight. Do check the English Heritage website for opening hours. We went during half term week, when the Castle is open most of the time, but during March 2023, it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Overall we had a fabulous time at Carisbrook Castle. We went during their Easter event which, even in the rain was great fun. Lots of free car parking available and both inside and outside activities and exploring. We always love seeing the donkeys but this time they weren’t working due to the event. My daughter loved the jousting practice and the fantastic duo who showed us various sleight of hand games. The cafe had a good and varied menu, but can get busy at peak times, especially when it rains. All the staff (bar one sadly) were helpful and friendly and willing to give information about the exhibits. We particularly enjoyed the earthquake computer (but it’s tucked away in the museum so do look it out). Really worth a visit especially if you’re EH or CSSC members

Very interesting castle, it has been kept very authentic. reasonably priced to go in for these type of places. Nice cafe and shop. Loved the chapel, beautiful ceilings and windows. They have done an excellent job with the museum. Only downside was the donkeys! I don’t feel there is any need for them, put on a display about how they use to work, but don’t keep the poor things there. I’m sure they are well looked after, but two looked very sad and very thin. On the whole interesting place to visit.

The castle is located above the town of Carisbrooke near Newport. We caught bus line 6 from Newport and got off at the Castle Hill stop this was a mistake as it involved quite a long uphill walk. We should have caught a line 12 bus (which we caught back) - still an uphill climb but not as far. The castle visit itself was well organised, well signposted. The museum was very interesting. The walk around the castle walls(you can almost go all the way around) gives unrivalled views over the town and countryside. The water wheel demonstration by the donkeys was very interesting and the care shown by the handler to the donkey admirable.

Lovely day out - dog also enjoyed a run in the nearby meadow. Interesting history here, though a shame that King Charles’ cell has been renovated and the original window replaced. But a lot of his and his family’s artefacts still remain. Also got to see a very hungry and impatient donkey at work in the well house.

This is an awesome castle. The castle grounds and fortifications are quite extensive. You can walk the ramparts almost all the way around the castle. There is a shrine to Charles I who was housed here before his execution and a nice museum associated with the castle and region within the residences. We have seen a lot of castles and this one is truly worth the stop. EH is getting very expensive though - even have to pay for parking, what a pain.

We are members of English Heritage and my partner was excited when he saw this castle advertised on the ferry over. Really interesting and we enjoyed our visit. You can walk on the ramparts and look over the whole castle. They have donkeys at the castle who are very well looked after and only do demonstrations for 6 minutes a day (& not if it’s too hot). Donkeys have been resident at the castle for hundreds of years and used to work the well for a fresh supply of water. We had a look around the chapel, the museum and Princess Beatrice’s garden. We took a picnic with us. We also treated ourselves to some Tipsy Wight vodka.