Lulworth Castle & Park Information

Due to Government restrictions the Castle is CLOSED. The park & grounds remain open Sunday – Friday 10.30am -4pm. The Tearoom is now open for Takeaway drinks, snacks & souvenirs Sunday – Thursday 10.30am – 4pm.
We hope to reopen the Castle from Monday 17th May 2021  (Sunday – Thursday 10.30am – 5pm) 

Lulworth Castle, Chapel and grounds are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS for weddings.

We want you to enjoy your visit to Lulworth Castle & Park and for the safety of our visitors and staff we have made some changes.

We have a range of measures to help you adhere to social distancing guidelines and hygiene standards.

• Paid tickets for Lulworth Castle should be booked in advance
• 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, HHA members & other complimentary tickets do not need to book but you must bring a valid membership card or voucher with you
• Groups of more than 6 are not permitted
• Group visits and coach bookings are not accepted at this time
• Our staff have been trained in hygiene and social distancing and provided with the necessary PPE
• We have new welcome information and a one-way route to guide you around the Castle
• The disabled entrance into the castle has changed please look for signage or ask a member of staff for assistance
• We have increased onsite cleaning regimes.
• Hand sanitisers will be available at the entrances
• Barriers will be in place to help social distancing, particularly in queuing areas
• Takeaway only catering options will be available from the Tearooms
• At this time the Tower remains closed

Preparing for your visit:
So that everyone can enjoy the castle safely and we keep our staff safe we ask that you respect the following:
• Please don’t visit if you have symptoms of COVID-19
• Please respect the Government and site guidelines on social distancing and hygiene
• Please queue and shop alone where possible ? Please supervise children at all times
• Face coverings are mandatory
• Toilets are available at the castle, but please stringently follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines
• Please look out for one way route signage and follow where possible

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 

Pay & Display parking (£3 per vehicle all day, cash only) allows access to the Park & woodland walks, children’s playground and picnic areas.

There is a separate admission price for entry to Lulworth Castle, the Castle Lawns and the Chapel:

• Adults £6
• Children (4-15 years) £4
• Under 4’s Free

Entry is free of charge to English Heritage** & Historic House Association Members
**Corporate Memberships to English Heritage are not valid at this attraction including Cadw

Facilities

• Disabled access to the Castle is via Tearoom. Access to the basement only. For disabled parking please drive around to the far side of the Castle.
• Toilets (including Baby Change) available in the Castle.
• The Castle Tearoom is open for takeaway hot and cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.
• Children’s playground

Dogs
Dogs are welcome into the Park, but must remain on leads due to the livestock. Only assistance dogs are allowed into Lulworth Castle, the Chapel and Church.