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Easter egg hunt at Castle Drogo

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Castle Drogo on an Easter trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

The Teign Gorge is full of wildlife from tiny dormice to our iconic Dartmoor ponies. This Easter, discover 10 activities around the gardens all about the animals of the Teign valley.

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 27 March – 19 April 2026, from 10.30am to 5pm, last entry 4.30pm. So come along and explore the beautiful grounds of Castle Drogo. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten peanut and tree nut allergies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All normal admission applies£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

Although this event is aimed at families, everyone is welcome

Meeting point

Pick up your trail sheets from the visitor centre.

What to bring and wear

The weather on Dartmoor can be unpredictable and is often different to other parts of the county. Before travelling check the forecast for Castle Drogo.

Accessibility

All points of the trail are wheelchair accessible, sometimes by an alternative route.

Upcoming events

Rock on – February Half Term Trail 

Do you know what's under your feet? Do you know the difference between your igneous or sedimentary rocks? Come to Drogo to find out about the history of Dartmoor's foundations.

Event summary

on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 8 other dates or times

Hydro Open Day 

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.

Event summary

on
15 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00