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Castle Drogo in Devon
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Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton, nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB
Telephone: 01647 433306
Castle  Church or chapel  Garden  Park  Countryside  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events 
Walking  Functions  1974 
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor
  • One of the most remarkable works of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the last castle to be built in England
  • Perched above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor
  • Highest National Trust garden, at 900 feet
  • Family activites every day of school holiday (April–Oct)

What's new this year
Castle also open Tuesdays in school holidays (April–Oct)

Points to noteThe property is situated at a height of nearly 300 metres within Dartmoor National Park and can experience extreme weather conditions. Approach lane is narrow with tight corners. Appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended

Opening arrangements
 1 Mar–9 Mar 08  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 15 Mar–23 Mar 08  11–5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 24 Mar–20 Apr 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 21 Apr–25 May 08  11–5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 26 May–1 Jun 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 2 Jun–20 Jul 08  11–5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 21 Jul–31 Aug 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 1 Sep–25 Oct 08  11–5 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 26 Oct–2 Nov 08  11–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 29 Nov–14 Dec 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 18 Dec–22 Dec 08  12–4 Mo Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Th Fr Sa Su
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Garden/shop/visitor centre/tea-room open 10:30 (11 between 29 Nov–22 Dec) and close 30mins after Castle. Closes dusk if earlier. Castle tea-room: as Castle & open in Dec for booked Christmas lunches and dinners. Tel. 01647 434131 for details. Last admission 30mins before closing

Contact details

01647 433306
Fax: 01647 433186
Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £7.80 (£7.09), child £3.90 (£3.54), family £19.50 (£17.72), family (1 adult) £11.70 (£10.63). Groups (£6.60), child (£3.30). Garden & grounds only: £5 (£4.54), child £2.75 (£2.50). Groups (£4.25), child (£2.50). Winter: £5 (£4.54), child £2.85 (£2.59). Winter, garden & grounds only: £2.30 (£2.09), child £1.15 (£1.04). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. Croquet lawn normally open June–Sept; equipment hire from visitor reception
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  • Fingle Bridge
  • Lydford Gorge
  • Parke Estate
  • Steps Bridge
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