Family Activities
What family activities are available at the site?
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Explore the Battlements
Suggested time needed: 30–40 minutes
Help defend the castle as you discover the castle keep and march around the battlements.
See some very Special Donkeys
Suggested time needed: 10 minutes demonstration, 15 minutes donkey centre
Meet our working donkeys and watch them as they work the tread wheel in the well house then meet them in the donkey centre where you can also find out how they are looked after and even what personality each of them has!
Carisbrooke Museum
Suggested time needed: 20 - 30 minutes
Get hands on with interactive exhibits including armour and weapons of the period.
Let Off Steam
Suggested time needed: 20 - 30 minutes
There are lots of grassed areas where children can let their imagination run riot – visit the shop for costumes and swords to help them on their way.
Facilities for Children
Osborne House & Gardens
Distance: 6 miles
Discover Queen Victoria’s favourite and stunning family home. Enjoy a carriage ride or stroll around the extensive grounds with terraced and walled gardens and the Swiss Cottage.
Yarmouth Castle
Distance: 9 miles
Enjoy magnificent views over the Solent form Henry VIII’s last and most sophisticated coastal defence.
Appuldurcombe House
Distance: 10 miles
Explore the shell of what was once the islands grandest house and relax in grounds.
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