Lulworth Castle and Park

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Built in the C17th, this magnificent building is steeped in history. Originally built as a hunting lodge to entertain aristocracy and royalty, it was for centuries the family seat of the Weld family, the current owners of the Lulworth Estate. Destroyed by fire in 1929, it has been partly restored in a pioneering partnership with English Heritage.

With extensive parkland, woodland walks, a children’s playground, the spacious grounds are yours to enjoy, walk the dog or enjoy a picnic. Visit the Castle Tearoom to enjoy drinks, cakes, cream teas & ice creams.

We love dogs here at Lulworth Castle and we think they should enjoy a day out with you, so we allow dogs (on leads please) inside the castle.

When you arrive at the castle front doors ask the team for the doggy guest book, your furry friends can sign in and leave us their feedback. They might even get their own special ‘ticket’.

The Tearoom stocks some tasty snacks and some fabulous doggy ice cream so they can enjoy refreshments with you.

You’ll find water bowls in the Rose Garden & at the castle entrance, let us know if they need a refill.

• Please clean up after your dogs. Bins are available in the car park, courtyard and at the castle and if you need it bags are available at the Tearoom.
• Please keep dogs on leads in the castle and around the grounds as we have grazing livestock.

During your visit you can also explore St Mary's Chapel, the first free-standing Catholic Chapel to be built since the reformation. Visit St Andrew's Church designed, in part, by a young Thomas Hardy.Explore the walks on the Lulworth Estate and discover more about the history of the Estate.

Lulworth Castle, Chapel & Grounds are open Sunday to Thursday 10.30am – 4pm.
Lulworth Castle, Chapel and grounds & permissive footpaths are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC on  SATURDAYS

• Paid for tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day if capacity has not been reached.
• Children under 4 do not need to have a booked ticket but please let us know when you arrive how many under 4’s are in your group.
• English Heritage*, Historic House Association members & other complimentary tickets do not need to book but you must bring a valid membership card or voucher with you.
• We have a suggested one-way route to guide you around the Castle.
• The disabled entrance into the castle is via an intercom in the north lobby.
• The Tearoom offers hot & cold drinks, ice creams and cakes only. The nearby Weld Arms offers lunches.

Parking Charges
Pay & Display parking (£3 per vehicle all day) allows access to the Park & woodland walks, children’s playground and picnic areas. Parking charges apply to all visitors.