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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
You might not think it, but Castle Drogo has experienced earthquakes before! That's all down to the different rocks beneath your feet. The granite of Dartmoor was also a big part of why Julius Drewe built Drogo the way he did. This February Half Term can you survive an earthquake? How about identifying your different stones? You'll do all this and more for a fun day out this Winter.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
This is a family friendly trail suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
The trail will begin just outside of the Visitor Reception, the welcome team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
- What to bring and wear
Winter is often a wet and chilly time here on Dartmoor, so make sure you wrap up warm and keep your waterproofs handy.
- Accessibility
The trail points will all be accessible without steps or uneven ground. If this requires a different route, it will be signposted. Inside the castle, the trail requires navigating several sets of stairs without hand rails. Check our AccessAble page for full details.
Upcoming events
Open Cabinets
Want to have a peak inside some of the amazing cabinets we care for in our collection?
Little Boy Blue Exhibition
To tie in with the launch of the National Trust's '100 Things to wear' book launch, we have Adrian Drewe's little boy blue suit on display in the Drawing Room.
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.
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!