The castle is a three story fort on a shingle spit at the mouth of Southampton Water. It was a critical element in the defences of the south coast.   Season: April to October
Entrance fee: Adult £2.80, Senior £2.10, Child £1.40
Daytime Tel: 02380 892023
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/calshot

The fort contains a fine exhibition that covers the story of these Victorian castles and the other defences around the Solent.   Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Entrance fee: £2.50, £1.90, £1.
Daytime Tel: 01225 754026
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/fortbrockhurst

The last bastioned fort built in England and the first with casemates in the curtain walls. A fine example of 18th century defensive architecture.   Season: July-September
Entrance fee: by prior arrangement
Daytime Tel: 01424 775705
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/fortcumberland

Like Calshot Castle, Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII in 1544 as one of a chain of coastal fortresses protecting the entrance to the Solent   Entrance fee: £3.00
Daytime Tel: 01590 642344
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/hurst

The construction of Winchester Castle was begun by William the Conqueror in 1066. The Great Hall and Sally Port are now its only surviving parts.   Season: Daily
Entrance fee: Free. Donations accepted
Daytime Tel: 01962 846476
Email: thegreat.hall@hants.gov.uk
Website: www.hants.gov.uk/leisure/greathall

The castle was the chief residence of the Bishops of Winchester. Its ruins still reflect their importance and wealth.   Season: Daily April-Sept.
Entrance fee: Free
Daytime Tel: 01962 854766
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/wolvesey