Beyond Brighton

Christchurch Castle and Norman House

Castle ruin and Norman house·Castle Street, Christchurch

English Heritage

About Christchurch Castle and Norman House

The great tower here was part of a large Norman castle that once dominated Christchurch. Nearby stands the twelfth-century riverside chamber block known as the Norman House, one of the few remaining examples of domestic Norman architecture in England.

Why it's on our list

  • Norman
  • By the river

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Christchurch Castle and Norman House before you go.

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