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A history of Carisbrooke Castle, which has been a central place of power and defence on the Isle of Wight for about a thousand years.
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Inspire your students and create lasting memories with a visit to our iconic properties on the Isle of Wight. Enjoy a free self-led visit or enhance your day with a hands-on Discovery Visit.
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Location of The Bowling Green Apartment, Carisbrooke Castle
Discover more about what you can do during your stay at The Bowling Green Apartment Holiday Cottage in the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
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Five minutes with Jigsaw the Donkey
Jigsaw the Donkey lives at Carisbrooke Castle with her friends Jill, Jack and Jimbob. She took time out her busy schedule to give us this interview!
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Princess Beatrice, the youngest of Queen Victoria's nine children, was destined to become her mother's lifelong companion and loyal assistant. As Governor of the Isle of Wight, she had strong links with Carisbrooke Castle.
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Quiz: Guess the English Heritage sites painted by JMW Turner
One of Britain's best-loved painters, JMW Turner painted 35 sites across England that are now cared for by English Heritage. We've selected 10 of these paintings - can you identify which sites the paintings feature?
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Cycling Guide: Osborne - Carisbrooke Castle
From the palatial seaside estate of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, to the castle home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys, the Isle of Wight is steeped in history and a wonderful place to explore by bike.
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Countess Isabella de Fortibus (or Forz) was one of the greatest heiresses in 13th-century England. Her remarkable life illustrates the power and riches that could lie in the hands of women of noble birth in medieval England.
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A supply of fresh water was essential for a well defended stronghold like Carisbrooke. For hundreds of years the castle's resident donkeys have drawn up water in the well house. Visit the castle and delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century tread wheel.