- Open
- £12 adult · £6 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- National Trust
Quick answer
Compton Castle (Devon) is a castle near Marldon, Devon, managed by National Trust. Adult tickets cost £12, and National Trust members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Compton Castle (Devon) opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 10:3016:30
- Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 10:3016:30
- Fri 16 Closed
- Today Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn (Tue-Thu) | 13 Oct to 29 Oct | Tue to Thu | 10:30 to 16:30 | n/a |
| Winter closure | 30 Oct to 31 Dec | Closed | Closed | n/a |
Closed on 14 Oct.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Compton Castle (Devon) tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12 |
| Child | £6 |
| Family | £30 |
| National Trust members | Free |
Getting to Compton Castle (Devon) and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, free. Free limited visitor parking at Castle Barton tea room opposite the castle; busy mornings, visit after 2.30pm advised. Accessible drop-off at main gates. Motorhomes phone ahead.
- By train
- Torre is 2.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- Country Bus 125 from Paignton bus station to Marldon, then a 1.5-mile walk on narrow, steep country lanes.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on short leads in garden and orchard; assistance dogs only in the castle.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Ground floor accessible; uneven pathways and steps; grounds partly accessible with steep slopes, steps and narrow paths. Manual wheelchair available.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
What to see at Compton Castle (Devon)
- 01
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Compton Castle (Devon)
- 1450 Block west of the Great Hall rebuilt, creating the Sub Solar.
- 1475 Otho Gilbert made Sheriff of Devon.
- 1578 Sir Humphrey Gilbert receives Letters Patent from Elizabeth I.
- 1583 Gilbert claims Newfoundland, then drowns when the Squirrel sinks off the Azores.
- 1931 Castle in complete ruin; restoration begins.
- 1955 Great Hall re-roofed after standing roofless.
Castles near Compton Castle (Devon)
- Berry Pomeroy Castle 2.3 mi
- Totnes Castle 4.8 mi
- Bayard's Cove Castle 8.7 mi
- Dartmouth Castle 9.1 mi
FAQs
When is Compton Castle (Devon) open?
In the autumn (tue-thu) season it opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:30 to 16:30. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Compton Castle (Devon)?
Adult tickets cost £12, and National Trust members go free.
Is there a café at Compton Castle (Devon)?
There is no café listed on site.
Sources
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