Portchester Castle

Portchester Castle

Type: Castle / Fort

A Roman-Saxon shore fort with Norman additions. A near-perfect keep and Norman church within the walls.

Portchester Castle is both a fortification and a residence of kings. Norman kings used it when crossing the Channel, while Richard II built a palace within the walls, and it served as a rallying point for the troops who embarked from here on the expedition that led to the Battle of Agincourt.

Astonishingly, the impressive outer walls (built right to the waterfront) within which the castle stands, are those of a Roman fortress. Reaching to their full height, they are the most complete in Europe. From the top of the Norman keep there are spectacular views over the castle and Portsmouth.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Concession ticket£4.30 per ticket
Child ticket£2.90 per ticket
Adult ticket£4.80 per ticket
2 adults + 3 children£12.50

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

02/01/2012 - 12/02/2012
DayTimes
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00
13/02/2012 - 17/02/2012
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00
Tuesday10:0016:00
Wednesday10:0016:00
Thursday10:0016:00
Friday10:0016:00
18/02/2012 - 31/03/2012
DayTimes
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00

Portchester Castle

Castle Street
Portchester
Hampshire
PO16 9QW

Tel: +44 023 9237 8291

Website

Location Map

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing Loops on audio tours.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - None
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 999
  • Min group size - 11
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide