Welcome to the Most Beautiful Castle in the South
The Castle is open Sunday to Thursday 10.30am – 4pm (Last entry one our before closing)
The Castle is CLOSED on Fridays & Saturdays.
The Castle closes for the year on Thursday 16th December 2021 and reopens on Sunday 27th March 2022
The park & grounds remain open Sunday – Friday 10.30am -4pm.
Tickets to visit the Castle should be booked in advance for either a morning or afternoon visit. You are welcome to arrive at anytime within your ticket and stay as long as you wish. If visitor numbers exceed capacity we will limit ticket sales. To find out what to expect when you visit click HERE
If you’re a member of English Heritage* or Historic Houses Association there is no need to book your visit in advance but please do check opening times online and bring your membership cards with you
*Corporate memberships to English Heritage are not valid at Lulworth
Lulworth Castle, Chapel and grounds are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on SATURDAYS for weddings, the Castle is also closed on Friday’s for the 2021 season.
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. 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.
