Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden
Compton Castle is open Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11am-3pm until the end of October. Read this article to find everything you need to know about booking your entry, travelling here, what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe.
A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, is set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards. Compton Castle is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. It has been home to the Gilbert family for nearly 600 years, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert - half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
You can wander round this charming small castle's gardens, great hall and sub solar, and peer into the Chapel and medieval kitchen.
Note: Unfortunately we cannot take credit or debit card payments.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £9.00 |
| Child | N/A | £4.50 |
| Family | N/A | £22.50 |
| Family 1 adult | N/A | £13.50 |
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.
You'll need to book your visit in advance.
