Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Place
Carisbrooke
A historic village on Newport's western edge, centred on Carisbrooke Castle, hilltop views and Isle of Wight heritage walks.
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Carisbrooke is the historic village on Newport's western edge, best known for the hilltop approach to Carisbrooke Castle. It works as a natural starting point for anyone who wants Isle of Wight history without staying in the middle of town. From Newport, it is close enough for a short hop but feels older, steeper and more rooted in the island's defensive story.
The castle dominates the area for good reason. English Heritage describes Carisbrooke as a place of power and defence for more than 1,000 years, with Saxon, Norman, medieval, Elizabethan and Civil War layers all wrapped into one site. Charles I's imprisonment gives it the headline, but the village setting, lanes and views help the history feel less like a school trip and more like a place people still move around.
Carisbrooke pairs well with Newport town centre, Quay Arts or a wider archaeology walk towards Bowcombe. Give yourself more time than the map suggests, as the hill and castle grounds can slow the pace. If you are visiting with children, treat the castle as the main event and let the village be the quieter part either side.
This is one of the places where Newport visitors can step out of shopping mode and into the island older story.
Upcoming events here
Saturday 18 July 2026
1 event
Sunday 19 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 20 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 23 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 24 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 25 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 26 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 27 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 30 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 31 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 1 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 2 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 3 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 6 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 7 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 8 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 9 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 10 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
2 events
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
2 events
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 13 August 2026
2 events
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 14 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 15 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 16 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 17 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 20 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 21 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 22 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 23 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 24 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Thursday 27 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Friday 28 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Saturday 29 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Sunday 30 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Monday 31 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.