Castles · South West England
Lulworth Castle
In or near Coombe Keynes.
Lulworth Castle — castle in england south east.
Derek Voller — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 4.8 km
About
Lulworth Castle is a castle located in england south east. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lulworth Park & Lake SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lulworth Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive architecture and serves as a prominent example of early 19th-century Gothic revival design. The castle is set within a large estate, offering visitors a glimpse into its expansive grounds and surrounding landscape. It is often used for events and private functions, enhancing its role as a cultural venue in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6391, -2.2088
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- East Lulworth
- Postcode
- BH20 5QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Established
- 1610
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 4.8 km
- Official site
- lulworth.com
Sources
- osm: w117730322 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1436731 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Lulworth Castle
Castles · 0.0 km
Parish Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Roman Catholic Chapel Of St Mary
Chapels · 0.1 km
Lulworth Castle and Park
Castles · 0.2 km
Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth
Vineyards · 0.3 km
WW1 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
East Lulworth
Museums · 0.7 km
North Lodges
Follies · 1.3 km
North Lodges
Follies · 1.3 km
Boat Knoll
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Flower's Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.9 km
Cow Corner
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Castles · South West England
Lulworth Castle
Lulworth Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of St Andrew
Parish Church of St Andrew — church in East Lulworth, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Roman Catholic Chapel Of St Mary
Roman Catholic Chapel Of St Mary — Grade I listed chapel in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Lulworth Castle and Park
Lulworth Castle and Park — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth
Medieval settlement and park pale at East Lulworth — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
WW1 Memorial
WW1 Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lulworth Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel
YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Highwood Camping
Highwood Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Durdle Door Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Whitemead Caravan Park
Whitemead Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite.
Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)
No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Lord Nelson Public House
Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Frampton Arms
The Frampton Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
Flagship📷 10Castles · South West England
Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle — Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Ballands Castle
Ballands Castle — former castle in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Brownsea Castle
Brownsea Castle — grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — castle in Mere, Wiltshire.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lulworth Castle?
- Lulworth Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5QS), in the parish of East Lulworth.
- What is Lulworth Castle?
- Lulworth Castle — castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Lulworth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5QS.
- When was Lulworth Castle built?
- Built or established in 1610.
- Who owns Lulworth Castle?
- Lulworth Castle is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Lulworth Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Lulworth Castle is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lulworth Park & Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Lulworth Castle charge admission?
- Lulworth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lulworth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5QS.