- Closed for the season
- £6 adult · £4.50 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Calshot Castle is currently closed for the season. Owned by English Heritage, managed by Hampshire County Council's Calshot Activities Centre. Council lists open periods ending 31 Aug, so closed on 14 Oct; EH page says selected dates 28 May-2 Nov (conflict). Calshot Castle is an artillery fort near Ower (Fawley), Hampshire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £6, and English Heritage members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Calshot Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Today Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter | 28 Mar to 12 Apr | Daily | 10:00 to 14:00 | n/a |
| Summer holidays | 25 Jul to 31 Aug | Daily | 10:00 to 14:00 | n/a |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Calshot Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6 |
| Concession | £5.40 |
| Child | £4.50 |
| Family | £18 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Calshot Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Ample parking close by, not managed by EH; parking charges apply for all visitors including EH members.
- By train
- Hamble is 3.7 miles away.
- Public transport
- Solent Blue Line Bluestar 8 passes within 1 mile.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Assistance dogs only.
Accessibility
- Paths and surfaces: Shop accessed via steps; pushchairs allowed but limited access due to stairs; deep moat around castle.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
What to see at Calshot Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Calshot Castle
- 1539 Built by Henry VIII as an artillery fort, using stone and lead from Beaulieu and Netley abbeys.
- 1540 Completed.
- 1961 Seaplane station closes.
- 1980 Opened to the public after Coastguard use.
Photos
Castles near Calshot Castle
- Portchester Castle 8.5 mi
- Carisbrooke Castle 9.1 mi
- Southsea Castle 10.0 mi
- Bishop's Waltham Palace 10.0 mi
- Yarmouth Castle 11.5 mi
- Hurst Castle 13.3 mi
FAQs
When is Calshot Castle open?
In the february half term season it opens every day from 10:00 to 14:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Calshot Castle?
There is no car park on site.
How much does it cost to visit Calshot Castle?
Adult tickets cost £6, and English Heritage members go free.
Sources
We are independent and not affiliated with English Heritage. Prices and times can change at short notice, so check the operator's site on the day. How we check our data