Highcliffe Castle Beach

Highcliffe Castle Beach is a sand and shingle beach backed by woodland covered cliffs. There are pleasant views along Christchurch Bay to Mudeford Quay and Mudeford Sandbanks. The Isle of Wight is also clearly visible.

Location: The nearest car park to the beach is the one next to Highcliffe Castle. The address is Rothesay Dr, Highcliffe, BH23 4LE (Google Map). There are steep steps down to the beach.

Highcliffe Castle Beach

Highcliffe Castle Car Park

Sat Nav postcode is BH23 4LE. This is a small car park adjacent to Highcliffe Castle with capacity for 102 cars. Note that the maximum stay at this car park is only 4 hours. Car park charges are given below. Payment can be made using cash, phone or using an online app (JustPark, RingGo or PayByPhone).

More information can be found on the https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Parking/ website

Highcliffe Castle Car Park Charges

15 Mar – 31 Oct1 Nov – 14 Mar
1 hour£1.90£0.90
2 hours£3.30£0.90
3 hours£5.40£0.90
4 hours£7.80£0.90
Highcliffe Castle car park is open whenever the grounds to the Castle are open, check website for details. Maximum stay 4 hrs. Information last updated 03 March 2024
Ramp down to the beach
The beach is a shingle beach
The beach is backed by sand dunes and sandy cliffs. The beach also gets more sandy towards the back.
Highcliffe Castle Beach
Steps leading up to Highcliffe Castle

Related Pages: Highcliffe Beach / Highcliffe Castle / Friars Cliff BeachAvon Beach / Mudeford Quay / Mudeford Sandbank / Christchurch / Hengistbury Head