- Open
- Free entry
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Okehampton Castle is a ruined castle near Okehampton, Devon, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Okehampton Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer season | 1 Apr to 31 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter closure | 1 Nov to 14 Mar | Closed | Closed | n/a |
Getting to Okehampton Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, free. Free parking about 100m away along a country lane with no pavement; three disabled spaces and set-down at the entrance. About 100 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Okehampton is 0.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- No bus given; Okehampton station about 1 mile.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Page says only 'Dog on leads are welcome' (open ruin); not stated that dogs may enter buildings, so lesser value.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Steps from entrance up to castle, steep steps to keep; uneven ground; river and stream on site.
Food and facilities
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Okehampton Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Okehampton Castle
- c.1068 Baldwin of Meulles builds an earth and timber motte castle (between 1068 and 1086).
- 1178 Reginald Courtenay buys a papal licence for a private chapel; stone rebuilding of the east bailey follows.
- 1274 Survey describes an old motte worth nothing and buildings in poor repair.
- 1292 Hugh Courtenay II inherits and rebuilds it as a luxury hunting retreat in the early 14th century.
- 1538 Henry Courtenay executed; estates confiscated and castle abandoned.
Photos
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Rosser1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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When is Okehampton Castle open?
In the summer season 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 Okehampton Castle?
There is no car park on site.
How much does it cost to visit Okehampton Castle?
Entry is free.
Can you take a dog to Okehampton Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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