Opening Times

The island opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:00 Sunday-Friday - closed Saturdays. Last entry to the island is 15:45. To access the island April 13 - September 12, you will need to have a ticket to visit the castle/garden or have a booking for Afternoon Tea in the Harbour Loft. The garden is closed from Friday 29 August until spring 2026.

	VILLAGE	CASTLE
MOnday	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45
Friday	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45
Saturday	CLOSED	CLOSED
SUNDAY	10:00 - 17:00	10:00 - 15:45

Autumn season (now)

14 Sep - 31 Oct 2025

During the autumn, access to the harbour, village, shops, cafés and gallery is free. The castle is open to ticket holders only. The castle is open Sunday-Friday and closed Saturdays. The garden is closed. All dogs welcomed at this time, however assistance dogs only in the castle, gallery and afternoon tea. Access is by boat or by foot.