Heritage open days: Hydro turbine open
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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This is a free drop in event. Open 11am until 3pm. Come and learn about how hydro power has been used at Castle Drogo from 1929 to the present day. Guides will be opening the Hydro for visitors to come and look inside. Please Note: The Hydro Turbine relies on the river level to be consistently high to operate so we are unable to guarantee it will be on during your visit. To get to the Hydro from the Castle Drogo car park please follow the Hunters path down to the Iron Bridge, cross over onto the Foresters track and follow the path towards Fingle Bridge. Alternatively you can access the Hydro from Fingle Bridge by following the Foresters track for around 40 minutes.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking number
Call 01805 624624
- Accessibility
The route requires walking on steep uneven terrain. It is roughly 40 minutes walking to reach the hydro from Fingle Bridge car park and Castle Drogo car park.
- Meeting point
At the Hydro
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
The Dartmoor weather can be changeable please come prepared. It is also advised to have sturdy shoes as paths are rocky and may be slippy in wet weather.
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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.