English Heritage Calshot Castle and Heritage Area, Calshot Spit, Fawley, Hampshire. Limited Opening Times, Paid entry.

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Brief description

"This picturesque castle set in Calshot, a coastal village in Southampton, Hampshire, England. This beautiful village provides a perfect relaxing family day out by the coast.

This artillery fort, built by Henry VIII to defend the sea passage to Southampton, was recently used as a Navy and RAF base. DON'T MISS:

Exploring the cylindrical central keep

Climbing to the top of the keep for extenive views of the Solent

Viewing the display on Calshot during WWII and its link to the Sunderland Flying Boat.

It is Managed by Hampshire County Council" See https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/outdoorcentres/ourcentres/calshot/calshotcastle and 

 https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/outdoorcentres/ourcentres/calshot 

Address

Jack Maynard Road, Calshot Spit, Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1BR

Email

Phone

02380 892023; when castle is closed, please call 02380 892077

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/calshot-castle

Directions

"There is parking next to the castle but it is not managed by English Heritage. Local parking charges apply there for all castle visitors, including Members."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/calshot-castle/prices-and-opening-times/ 

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