Visitor Information
Lulworth Castle, Chapel & Grounds are open Sunday to Thursday 10.30am – 4pm.
Lulworth Castle, Chapel and grounds & permissive footpaths are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on SATURDAYS
The Castle is closed for the winter and will reopen on Sunday 2nd March 2025.
• Paid for tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day if capacity has not been reached.
• Children under 4 do not need to have a booked ticket but please let us know when you arrive how many under 4’s are in your group.
• English Heritage*, Historic House Association members & other complimentary tickets do not need to book but you must bring a valid membership card or voucher with you.
• We have a suggested one-way route to guide you around the Castle.
• The disabled entrance into the castle is via an intercom in the north lobby.
• The Tearoom offers hot & cold drinks, ice creams and cakes only. The nearby Weld Arms offers lunches.
Parking Charges
Pay & Display parking (£3 per vehicle all day) allows access to the Park & woodland walks, children’s playground and picnic areas. Parking charges apply to all visitors.
Ticket FAQ
Tickets & Parking Charges
Tickets & Parking Charges
Pay & Display parking (£3 per vehicle all day) allows access to the Park & woodland walks, children’s playground and picnic areas. During special events (Spring Family Fun, Go Wild, Autumn Fun, Christmas Fun) castle admission tickets will be required to access the grounds.
There is a separate admission price for entry to Lulworth Castle, the Castle Lawns and the Chapel:
- Adults £9
- Senior/Student £8
- Children (4-15 years) £6
- Under 4’s Free
Entry is free of charge to English Heritage** & Historic House Association Members. Car parking is not free for EH or HHA members.
*Corporate English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and any other affiliated memberships are not valid at Lulworth Castle
Facilities
- Disabled access to the Castle is via Castle North Door, this provides access to the basement and part of the upper floor via lift. For disabled parking please drive around to the far side of the Castle and use intercom in lobby to alert staff
- Toilets (including Baby Change) available in the Castle.
- The Castle Tearoom is open for hot and cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.
- Children’s playground
Dogs
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome inside the castle so your furry friends can enjoy a visit with you. For more information on what we offer for dogs click HERE.