Accessibilty
Access to castle and inner bailey: Via drawbridge and level smooth grass. Ground floor of keep, and exhibition within, reached via ramp. Stone steps to upper floor of keep are worn and wooden stairs above are very steep. Two benches and picnic table provided in inner bailey.
Grounds: Compacted gravel paths lead to the outer bailey and Roman walls.
Parking 200m from entrance; 2 spaces reserved for disabled drivers, who may also use the roadway inside the castle.
Visually Impaired Visitors
Audio tour with hearing loop and script available. NB Steps in keep and moat may be hazardous.
Facilities
Toilets: In car park, suitable for wheelchair users. RADAR key available (please ask).
Shop: Accessed via heavy door.
Refreshments: Snacks in shop.
Open
1 Apr - 30 Sep 2003: 10am - 6pm
1 - 31 Oct 2003: 10am - 5pm
1 Nov 2003 - 31 Mar 2004: 10am - 4pm
Admission charges
Adults £3.50
Children £1.80
Concession £2.60
EH Members Free
Discounts
English Heritage
Description
One of a series of forts from the Solent to the Wash built in the late third century by the Romans to defend against Saxon pirates – a castle was built on the site in 1120. From then on, Portchester became a convenient place of embarkation for successive kings of England departing on journeys or military expeditions abroad.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
