Castle Drogo
Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight
Castle Drogo
Overview
Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight
High above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge stands Castle Drogo. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors that surround it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Nothing is normal at Drogo, as the castle is currently undergoing a major conservation project to save it, by making it watertight. This year inside the castle is a transition year as collection is unpacked and goes back on display, some rooms are back to 'normal' whilst others have become storage areas.
Outside the Lutyens designed garden is colourful in all seasons, and there are miles of pathways to explore in the Teign Gorge from along the bubbling river to Wooston hillfort, high above the gorge.
- Telephone
- 01647433306
- castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Further reading
- Buy the guidebook
Castle Drogo
How to get here
- Address
- Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Two Moors Way
- By train
- Yeoford 8 miles
- By road
- 5 miles south of A30. From the A30 take A382 Whiddon Down to Moretonhampstead road; turn off at Sandy Park, then follow signs to Castle Drogo. Approach lanes narrow with tight corners. From Plymouth drive over Dartmoor passing Two Bridges, when you reach Moretonhampstead follow the A382 to Sandy Park, turn right, and follow signs up to Castle Drogo. Due to the narrow roads on the approach to Castle Drogo coaches and motorhomes longer than 10.5 metres and wider than 2.39 metres (or bigger than 43 seats) are not recommended.
- Parking: 400 yards, parking charges apply, £2 for up to 2 hours, £4 all day. Members free, but please scan your card in the machine to receive a ticket to put on your windscreen.
- By bus
- Take the Dartline Coaches Bus 173 leaving from Exeter bus station (passing Exeter Central train station), available Monday to Saturday. The bus drops off at the bottom of Castle Drogo's drive which is a 800 yard walk uphill to the Visitor Centre.
Castle Drogo
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £14.30 | £12.80 |
| Child | £7.15 | £6.40 |
| Family | £35.75 | £32.00 |
| Family with one adult | £21.45 | £19.20 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £12.10 |
| Group Child | N/A | £6.00 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
From 28 October until 29 November entry to the garden for non National Trust members is by donation.
Car park charges do apply for non members. £2 for 2 hours or £4 for all day.
Blue badge holders park for free (however, if you are National Trust member please do scan your card in the machine).
The National Trust offers free entry for carers and companions. To make things easier for you when you visit National Trust sites you can order an Essential Companion card by calling 0344 800 1895 or emailing enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk. For more information please go to https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/access-for-everyone
Castle Drogo
Opening times
Sunday 29 March
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Monday 30 March
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 31 March
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 1 April
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 2 April
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Friday 3 April
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Saturday 4 April
- Castle 11:00 - 17:00
- Café 09:30 - 17:00
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 09:30 - 17:00
- Visitor centre 09:30 - 17:30
Castle Drogo
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01647433306
- castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB