Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight
This November entrance to the garden is by donation for non National Trust members. There's still lots of colour from ornamental grasses and acers.
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.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.60 | £12.20 |
| Child | £6.80 | £6.10 |
| Family | £34.00 | £30.50 |
| Family with one adult | £20.40 | £18.30 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £11.50 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £5.70 |
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:
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.
Fom Monday 28 October until Friday 29 November as the castle is closed entry for non National Trust members to the garden 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
Last admission to the castle is at 4.30pm.
