Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate. Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, built the Castle in order to entertain hunting parties for the King and Court. The Howards owned it until 1641 when it was purchased by Humphrey Weld, the direct ancestor of the present owners.

The exterior of the Castle changed little over the years but the interior evolved in line with changing fashions until it was gutted by a disasterous fire in 1929. Restoration work began on the ruin by the Department of the Environment and was followed through to completion in 1998 by English Heritage.

OPENING TIMES - 2010

CASTLE AND PARK

1st January - 26th March 10.30am - 4pm

28th March - 24th September 10.30am - 6pm

26th September - 31st December 10.30am - 4pm

Closed All Saturdays

except 3rd April, 29th May, 31st July and the 18th September.

Other Closed Periods

2nd to the 16th January inclusive.
29th July to the 2nd August inclusive.
24th and 25th December

 Last Admission is 1 hour before closing.

 ADMISSION PRICES

Admission prices from 1st January

Summer admission prices from 29th July to 31st August

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Contact Details:
Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorest. BH20 5QS