Castle Drogo

Important notice -

Formal garden & toilets open. You need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information & to book. You'll be turned away if you arrive without booking. No booking required to park for Teign Gorge walks: parking charges apply.

Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Please book ahead before visiting 

The formal garden and toilets are open. You’ll need to book tickets online or by calling 0344 249 1895 by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Castle Drogo Garden (10 August - 16 August)

Wed 12 Aug 2020
11:00-11:30
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Gorge-ous views 

This is a spectacular walk on Piddledown Common that overlooks the dramatic Teign Gorge.

Visitors walking dogs on the iron bridge over the River Teign, Devon

Teign Gorge classic circuit 

Follow the breathtaking Hunters Path high above the river Teign from the imposing bulk of Castle Drogo for chances to spot wildlife and stunning views.

The sunken rose garden at Castle Drogo

The garden at Castle Drogo 

Enter the castle's gardens and feel as if you've been transported to a fascinating and beautiful new world.

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Eating

Child drinking tea

Feeling peckish?

From Monday 6 July the café will be open, serving a limited range of hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in our café from 24 July. Please bring one with you. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Our work

Our work

A builder working on a flat roof.

Saving the castle 

Find out about our seven year conservation project to make the castle watertight. An undertaking more complex than it might sound.

The hydro turbine on the river Teign.

The Hydro Turbine 

Back in 2017 the Hydro Turbine on the River Teign was restored so it once again utilises the power of the river.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Castle Drogo on the National Trust Collections website

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