Castle Drogo

Important notice -

Sunday 16 February- the helping nature trail and Wild Tribe have been postponed. The visitor centre (shop, cafe and toilets) and garden are open as normal.

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

More about this place

Sunlight streams through the trees at the Iron bridge on the River Teign

Winter walks in the Teign Gorge 

Follow the winding paths below the castle into the sheltered Teign Gorge. Explore this ancient gorge, teeming with wildlife on trails along the river.

A Wendy House covered in snow

The garden 

During the winter there's still lots of colour from ornamental grasses and acers.

River Teign in autumn

Teign Valley classic circuit, Newton Abbot 

This three-and-a-half-mile walk could be the most famous route on Dartmoor. It takes you past the imposing bulk of Castle Drogo - the last castle to be built in England. You'll also walk along the breathtaking Hunters Path high above the River Teign. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including buzzards, dippers, grey wagtails and deer.

Dogs hoping for a treat, Castle Drogo

Bringing your dog to Castle Drogo? 

Find out more about where your four legged friend can go in the garden, visitor centre and on the estate.

The Drawing Room at Castle Drogo.

A castle redisplayed 

The castle is now open until Monday 23 December decorated for Christmas. Find out what to expect when the castle then reopens in March.

A child jumping in a muddy puddle

February half term fun 

There's a lot going on at Castle Drogo this half term, from Wild Tribe on Sunday 16 February to a helping nature trail.

Upcoming events

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Helping nature trail

Mon 17 Feb 2020
11:00-16:00
Explore the grounds and learn new ways to help look after nature.

Wild Tribe

Sun 23 Feb 2020
11:00-15:00
Join the Wild Tribe at Castle Drogo for bushcraft activities for children aged between 5-12. No booking required, drop in, first come first served. Free event. 23 February: Make a home for nature.

New beginnings trail

Sat 28 Mar 2020
11:00-16:00
Families can follow the trail around the grounds finding out about new life emerging in nature from insects to animals found on the estate.

Crafty castle capers

Tue 31 Mar 2020
11:00-16:00
Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled crafty activities. Activities (and prices) will vary from making masks to clay modelling. Here are some of the activities; 31 March-making seed bombs 7 April-making a butterfly feeder...

Hydro turbine open house

Wed 08 Apr 2020
11:00-16:00
The Hydro Turbine building on the River Teign will be open for you to look inside. The knowledgeable guide will be able to tell you about the history of this building along with how it was restored and how it works.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Fri 10 Apr 2020
10:00-16:30
Follow the journey of a seed through the grounds to help you claim your Cadbury chocolate prize.
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Eating and shopping

National Trust Vegetable Curry

Enjoy a tasty treat 

Relax, recharge or indulge yourself with a delicious snack or light meal at our café.

Gift wrap from the National Trust Online Shop in blue, white and gold

The shop 

From cards to candles and soaps to scarves there’s something to catch your eye.

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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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Get involved

Volunteers clearing leaves into a wheelbarrow.

Volunteering at Castle Drogo 

From buggy driving to room guiding there are lots of ways to get involved as a volunteer at Castle Drogo.

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Learning

Get Changed Theatre performing in the garden, Castle Drog

A day of discovery 

Our community and engagement officer works to deliver our aim of making sure that Castle Drogo is a ‘much loved local place’ by providing new and exciting ways to get involved.

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Groups

A volunteer talking to a group

Share the experience 

With our warm welcome and specialist tours, we'll ensure you have a fantastic day out at Castle Drogo with your group.

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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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