- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Berry Pomeroy Castle is a castle near Collaton St Mary, Devon, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a free car park on site, about 50 m from the entrance.
Berry Pomeroy Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 14 Oct to 1 Nov | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter closure | 2 Nov to 12 Feb | Closed | Closed | n/a |
| Spring weekends | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan.
Berry Pomeroy Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10 |
| Concession | £9 |
| Child | £5 |
| Family | £25 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Berry Pomeroy Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Free for patrons of the café and castle; 25-30 spaces, cars and minibuses only, no coaches; can fill at peak times About 50 m to the entrance. Additional parking in Totnes, roughly 2 1/2 miles away
- By train
- Totnes is 2.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- Country Bus 149; Totnes station 3 1/2 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads welcome in the castle, gift shop and café.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Uneven grass, cobbles and stone paths; steep slopes; narrow spiral staircases to upper floors; 20ft sheer drop; path to entrance unmade
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Berry Pomeroy Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Berry Pomeroy Castle
- 1496 First recorded, on the death of Sir Richard Pomeroy as owner of the castle
- 1547 Bought from Sir Thomas Pomeroy by Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset
- c.1560 Edward, Lord Seymour begins an Elizabethan mansion within the walls
- c.1600 Edward Seymour II begins vast extensions, never completed
- 1613 Sir Edward Seymour dies with the great house unfinished
- 1688 Inventory shows the family living in the older Elizabethan mansion
- 1697 John Prince describes the castle as demolished and in ruins
- 1806 Gothic novel The Castle of Berry Pomeroy published
Photos
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Is there a café at Berry Pomeroy Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
How much does it cost to visit Berry Pomeroy Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.
When is Berry Pomeroy Castle open?
In the autumn season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Berry Pomeroy Castle?
There is a free car park on site, about 50 m from the entrance. Additional parking in Totnes, roughly 2 1/2 miles away.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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