Hurst Castle England 1880s Painting

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Hurst Castle is an artillery fort established by Henry VIII on the Hurst Spit in Hampshire, England, between 1541 and 1544. It formed part of the king's …

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Apr 29, 2025
We visited Hurst Castle on a Saturday morning and took the ferry from Keyhaven to the Castle. Whilst entrance was included in our membership, I feel it would have been more disappointing if I paid f…Full review by Beef36
Apr 3, 2025
Dont bother buying a drink in the outside hut unless you like flavourless hot water £7 for two drinks !! Might be worth bringing a flaskFull review by sharonhB7572BV
Feb 16, 2025
Absolutely amazing day out,great long walk to get there and we took the boat back which was really lovely. There's a tiny but very charming cafe with homemade cakes .The castle it self is ok could b…Full review by Escape50982527536

Facts

Construction completed:1541–44; 1861–74

Questions & answers

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Are there handrails for all steps? How many steps to top of tower
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Some steps had no grips to hang on to; I didn't count the steps to the tower, but there were quite a lot!
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Answer by Michael H · Sep 19, 2022
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Hi how long does the ferry take to get to the castle...Thanks
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Hi. The ferry takes around 15 minutes from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle but please allow extra time for queuing.
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Answer by Jason C · Aug 17, 2020
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How long would you recommend we spend there? Would around 1h30 be enough?
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I would have thought so. It's quite a walk from the car park in Milford or there's a ferry from Keyhaven. You might need to queue for the ferry because of social distancing. It's quite small.
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Answer by Robert C · Jul 21, 2020
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Is there an entry fee to the castle?
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Yes it's £5.50 for adults, £5 for concessions, £3.50 chid and family (2A &3C) is £17.
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Answer by Jason C · Aug 3, 2019
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I buy a ticket at the gate?
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Yes, tickets to the castle can be purchased at Hurst Castle on the day you visit with payment by cash or card.
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