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English Heritage - Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes, Devon. Paid entry

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Accessibility

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berry-pomeroy-castle/access/

Baby Changing Facilities, Disability Toilets

"Only the grounds, shops and ground floor of the site are accessible to disabled visitors. An assisting companion is recommended. There are a number of slopes on the site.

Entrance / Set Down: Disabled visitors can be set down near to the entrance of the site, speak to the member of staff on duty to make arrangements.

Disabled Parking: There are two disabled bays located in the car park (at the nearest end to the entrance)."

Brief description

"Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin with a colourful history of intrigue.

Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle, looms the dramatic ruined shell of its successor, the great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours. Begun in around 1560 and ambitiously enlarged from around 1600, their mansion was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End. Never completed, and abandoned by 1700, it became the focus of blood-curdling ghost stories, recounted in the audio tour.

The location of the castle makes it ideal for walkers who can explore the nearby beautiful woodland or you can enjoy a light lunch, home made cake or restorative cup of tea in the cafe."

Address

Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ (For sat nav see road access)

Email

https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/things-to-do/berry-pomeroy-castle-p130243/email

Phone

01803 866618

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berry-pomeroy-castle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_Pomeroy_Castle

https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/things-to-do/berry-pomeroy-castle-p130243

Directions

"2 1⁄2 miles East of Totnes off A385. SAT NAV: Postcode : TQ9 6LJ (For sat nav see road access), Latitude : 50.448099, Longtitude : -3.636818 The car park is located 50 metres from the front entrance and is free of charge for patrons of the café and castle. It has a loose stone and gravel surface, then level grass. At peak times the car park can become full so there may not always be parking available.

There are between 25 and 30 spaces available for cars and minibuses only (please note that the site is not accessible to coaches). The nearest set down point is at the main gate at the start of the forest track. There are no roads to cross when walking between the car park and the entrance. Additional parking is available in Totnes, which is located roughly 2 1/2 miles from the site. Please note that there is no local parking for coaches."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berry-pomeroy-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

Transport

"TRAIN ACCESS: Totnes 3 1⁄2 miles

BUS ACCESS: Country Bus 149"

Amenities

"The Castle Café on site is not managed by English Heritage. On occasion, there are some closures for private functions. Please call for opening times and other enquiries: 01803 849473"

"Baby Changing Facilities: There are separate male, female and disabled toilets, including baby changing facilities.

Disability Toilets: There are separate male, female and disabled toilets, including baby changing facilities.

"Toilets: There are separate male, female and disabled toilets, including baby changing facilities.

PICNIC AREA: You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. There are plenty of grassed areas on which to lay out your picnic blanket, however there are no benches available to sit on.

SHOP: The gift shop sells a selection of English Heritage gifts and themed souvenirs. It is located just before the castle entrance, and is fully accessible to disabled visitors.

DOGS: Dog on leads are welcome in the castle, gift shop and café.

GARDENS: There is a large grassed area in front of the castle and some smaller grassed areas within. Visitors can walk down through the woodland (not owned by English Heritage) to the old fish ponds.

AUDIO TOURS: The free audio tour recounts tales of ghostly happenings, which brings the castle to life.

PLAY AREAS / ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

Although there is not a playground, there is plenty of space for children to run around and explore, however ball games are limited to certain areas of the site and unfortunately kites are not allowed."

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)