Introduction
Highcliffe Castle is an early-19th-century house, built to replace another within a park being eroded by the sea. The lawns and shrubbery walks remain but the famous botanic gardens are gone.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01202 093377Access contact details
The castle is open between February and December.
Castle opening times: Sunday - Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday and Saturday ClosedCastle Grounds opening time: Open daily from 7:00am. Close at 6:30pm from November to March, 7:30pm in April and October, 9:00pm in May and September, 10:00pm in June, July and August.
For more detailed opening information please visit the Highcliffe Castle website.
Owners
Christchurch Borough Council
Bridge Street,, BH23 1AZOther Websites
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Highcliffe Castle
- Grade: I
Style
Picturesque
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house was built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay. It has been described as "the most important remaining example of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture."
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Castle
- Lawn
- Shrubbery
- Walk
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
13
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Highcliffe