Yarmouth Castle
Attractions in Yarmouth include the ruins of a fortress (1538-1547) with a wedge-shaped bastion dating from the reign of Henry VIII, a small town hall, rebuilt in 1763, and St James' Parish Church, with a memorial chapel to Sir Robert Holmes (d. 1692). In 1664 Holmes seized the Dutch possessions in North America, captured New York and became Governor of the Isle of Wight.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Yarmouth Castle
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He had the head of a captured statue of Louis XIV replaced with a sculpture of his own, and had it placed in the chapel for posterity.
An exhibition of paintings of the Isle of Wight and photographs of old Yarmouth have been included in the castle.
An exhibition of paintings of the Isle of Wight and photographs of old Yarmouth have been included in the castle.
Yarmouth Castle
Quay Street
Yarmouth PO41 0PB
England
Quay Street
Yarmouth PO41 0PB
England
Hours
March 21 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | Closed | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | 3.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.80 |
| Child | 1.80 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
