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It's About Time — Half-term trail

Join us in the October half term for a tour around the gardens featuring games and activities all about time. Do you know what the time is? Have you asked Mr Wolf? Make sure to pop up to Castle Drogo... if you have time!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us in the October half term for a tour around the gardens featuring games and activities all about time. Do you know what the time is? Have you asked Mr Wolf? Make sure to pop up to Castle Drogo... if you have time!

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

The trail is designed for kids of all ages and adults can join too.

Meeting point

You'll be directed on where to start at visitor reception.

What to bring and wear

Weather can be unpredictable up here at Castle Drogo and October could bring us anything! Remember to bring suitable clothing to be outside as well as indoors.

Accessibility

All points of the trail are wheelchair accessible. Signs will direct you to accessible routes as some pathways include steps and rough terrain.

Upcoming events

Event

Join in with the Summer of Play 

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at Castle Drogo as we turn back the clock to the 1970s.

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on
20 Aug to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 18 other dates or times
Event

Nursery Corridor Exhibition 

The Nursery Corridor will be open for you to explore, with displays about how the different eras have looked throughout Castle Drogo's history.

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on
20 Aug to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 42 other dates or times
Event

Behind the scenes tour to the roof of Castle Drogo 

Join this behind the scenes tour to visit the south roof of Castle Drogo. Discover more about the castle's design, its story and its place in the Dartmoor landscape.

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on
22 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Open Cabinets 

Want to have a peak inside some of the amazing cabinets we care for in our collection?

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on
8 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 55 other dates or times