English Heritage

What's On 2025

Tudor Experience

Tuesday 29^th April and Tuesday 10^th June – Enoy a unique Tudor Experience afternoon. 

£20.00 per person.

This fun, immersive experience will be led by costumed characters and is suitable for all ages.  The Tudor Experience must be pre-booked

Castle admission is all day, 10am-5.30pm, the Tudor Experience will begin at 2pm in the Tudor keep.

Watercolour Course

Thursday 15^th May and 17^th June  'Hurst Sea and Sky' Watercolour Course.

Enjoy a Watercolour Course at Hurst Castle with artist Aimee Durnell. 

£55 per participant

Join Aimee Durnell to the otherworldly Hurst Spit to learn the joys of painting watercolour.  Inspired by the beauty of this reserve let Aimee show you how to make the most of your paintbox, creating waves and shorelines, using colour and texture to explore fresh vibrant watercolours, booking essential

May half term

Daily from Saturday 24^th May – Sunday 1^st June come and celebrate the 80^th anniversary or VE Day with our family trail with a reward on completion and activities to enjoy. 

All activities are included in your castle admission.

Round the Island Race

Saturday 7^th June – join us to watch the iconic Round the Island Race, attracting over 1,400 boats and one of the most exciting sailing events of the year!

The 2025 Round the Island Race is an event like no other, and Hurst Castle offers the ultimate front-row seat. From this historic vantage point, you’ll be able to watch the world’s best sailors navigate the stunning waters around the Isle of Wight, with the race action unfolding right before your eyes.