Discover the unique defensive features of one of Henry VIII’s most sophisticated coastal fortresses during a free self- led visit on your way to or from the Isle of Wight. Look out over views of the harbour and imagine how different the scene might have looked in the time of Henry VIII when the castle was first built. Spot the model canon and step into the rooms inside to uncover how they were used in the 16th century. Dress up in costumes and use our handling collection to discover more about life in the Tudor period. Visit the exhibition to learn how and why Yarmouth Castle was built and about the many shipwrecks that occurred in the sea overlooked by it.
Isle of Wight Experience
Specialists in Educational Visits
