Yarmouth Castle PO41 0PB
Entry: Free for EH members
Open: seasonal - check website
Dogs: On lead only
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History:
The builders of Yarmouth Castle chose to fortify a location next to the town quay, to dominate the landing point on the river. The castle was formed as a square enclosure with a high curtain wall, washed by the sea on two sides. On the landward sides it was defended by an angle bastion (an artillery platform) and a wet moat.
Behind the parapet of the curtain wall, a platform for heavy guns was open to the elements. In the original plan, two floors of buildings were intended underneath it, ranged around a central square courtyard, with openings for more guns in the curtain wall of the first-floor rooms. This arrangement was not completed when building ceased in 1548. However, within 20 years, building resumed and the castle was completed to a major new design.
Parking:
Use postcode PO41 0NS for parking Car park is less than 5 minutes walk, across the road adjacent to the Wightlink ferry.
Visitors have to cross a busy road to access the site. Pay and display' car park (coin operated).
Not managed by English Heritage. There is some limited free car parking in the town but with a maximum of 1 hour stay
Facilities:
Food and Drink
Shop
Picnic area
Toilets
Exhibition
Gardens
Notes:
Take care crossing the road outside to gain access to the site.
There are 10-15ft drops off the side of the Castle. Barriers and railings are in place.
Wheelchair access via cobbled pathway. Flat stone in majority of castle, grassy terrace for picnic area.
Ground floor area of the courtyard and shop are accessible for wheelchairs.
The Castle kitchen, master gunners quarters and original castle entrance are accessible via several steps.
Access to upper areas including the viewing platform is via steep historic steps, restricting wheelchair access to the ground floor.
Contact:
Tel: 03703331181
Email:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk