Castles · South East England
Hurst Castle
In or near Boldre.
Hurst Castle — castle in england south east.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 5.9 km
About
Hurst Castle is a castle located in england south east. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hurst Castle is a coastal artillery fortress located in South-East England. Built in the 19th century, it was designed to protect the Solent and the approaches to Portsmouth. The castle is a notable example of Victorian military architecture, reflecting the period's defensive strategies. Visitors can explore the structure and its surrounding landscape, which includes coastal paths and views across the water.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7069, -1.5521
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO40 9TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1541
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hurst Castle?
- Hurst Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO40 9TB), in the parish of Freshwater.
- What is Hurst Castle?
- Hurst Castle — castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Hurst Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO40 9TB.
- When was Hurst Castle built?
- Built or established in 1541.
- Who owns Hurst Castle?
- Hurst Castle is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Hurst Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hurst Castle is part of the Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Hurst Castle charge admission?
- Hurst Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hurst Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO40 9TB.