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Compton Castle
Visit this rare restored survivor of medieval England, dating from 1340-1480, with a fascinating history. Built by the Gilbert family and still their home today.
Towers, buttresses and battlements, curtain wall, Great Hall and more. Children's trail available.
Dramatic fortified manor house dating from 1340-1480, the castle has been lived in by the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years and is still their home today. Sir Humphrey Gilbert was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
Within the curtain wall can be found the Old Kitchen with spiral staircase to the Guard Room, reconstructed Great Hall - where more can be learnt of the Gilbert family and their Elizabethan explorations - Solar and Chapel. There are also Rose and Knot Gardens.
Guide book, postcards and childrens trail available.
Refreshments at Castle Barton restaurant (not NT), opposite Castle - 01803 873314.
Groups: Book in advance 01803 842382.
Coaches must approach via Ipplepen not Marldon.
Opening Times
2008 - Opening 02/04/2008 - 30/10/2008
Monday 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 11:00 - 17:00
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Bank Holiday 11:00 - 17:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £4.00 |
| Group | from £3.40 |
| Child | from £2.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Signposted off A380 to Marldon (not suitable for coaches) or turn south for A381 Totnes Road at Ipplepen - 2 ml to Compton.
Public Transport Directions
Bus: Stagecoach Devon 7 Paignton - Marldon; First 111 Dartmouth - Torquay (passing Totnes); 66 Brixham - Torquay.
On all, alight Marldon 1.5 ml.
Station: Torquay 5 ml. Newton Abbot 6ml.
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
What's Nearby
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide. Large print cards.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee, lunches and teas at Castle Barton (not NT)from 10am - 01803 873235
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 02:00
- Booking essential
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Max group size - 52
- Min group size - 15
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
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