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The island opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:00 Sunday-Friday - closed Saturdays. Last entry to the island is 16:00. To access the island 14 September-30 April, you do not need a ticket (excluding Easter holidays 2-19 April). From 1 May 2026, 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 and will reopen on 1 May 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)
During the autumn season, 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.
