The Castle Pantry at Highcliffe Castle

No. 6 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 1 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 9.9 km from Burley, just outside the New Forest National Park.

The Castle Pantry at Highcliffe Castle
Photo: Dave Pape, Public domain

A café at Highcliffe Castle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Wheelchair
AccessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Food hygiene
5 out of 5Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme API, checked 2026-10-29
Website
thecastlepantry.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Phone
+44 1202 835838OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.83 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chewton GlenStay, 9.1 km from Burley, just outside the parkSauna and spa
Sandhills Holiday Park ChristchurchStay, 11 km from Burley, just outside the parkCamping
Harrow Wood CampsiteStay, 5.5 km from BurleyCamping
Hoburne ParkStay, 9.6 km from Burley, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Haven House Inn12 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Hourglass Micropub8.5 km from Burley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ye Olde George Inn13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Plough Inn6.7 km from BrockenhurstFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Red House MuseumGrade II* listed, 13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Sammy Miller Museum7.1 km from Burley, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Regent Centre13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day
Avon Tyrrell3.8 km from BurleyRainy day