History

Highcliffe Castle, situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, Dorset, was built between 1831 and 1835 by Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay in a Romantic and Picturesque, Gothic Revival style near the site of High Cliff House, a Georgian Mansion designed for the 3rd Earl of Bute (a founder of Kew Gardens) with the gardens laid out by Capability Brown. The design, by William Donthorne, a founder member of RIBA, incorporated large quantities of carved Medieval stonework salvaged from the ruined Benedictine Abbey of St Peter at Jumieges and the Grand’ Maison des Andelys, both situated in Normandy, France. A historic Grade I listed building, it is now owned by Christchurch, Dorset Council. It was once used as a convent and records show a young girl died at that time.

The Castle has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the romantic and picturesque style of architecture, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. Its significance is recognised nationally by its Grade 1 status on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest.

Paranormal

Although we were not allowed to film on our site visit the Dualport was very active. It said hello Gracie who is the function coordinator she was very surprised! The hexcom came through with many words and there were different temperatures felt in different rooms. We have been given access to most of the castle which includes the basement and lower corridors and all of the state rooms (The Great Hall, Dining Room, Drawing room, Wintergarden and Library).

This castle to our knowledge has never been investigated so be the first to investigate this beautiful castle and document and film any paranormal activity.

Don’t miss out, grab a friend and book with us today.