Plympton Castle, Devon. Open daily. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

There is a small viewing space for one car beside the war memorial on Barbican Road but no designated parking around the hill of the castle. A flat path runs along the west side of the castle hill but both entrances to the path have posts restricting access for wheelchairs. There are no disability toilets in the area. 

Brief Description:

Originally a Saxon fortification, the castle was built in the early 12^th century. In 1136 the Earl of Devon, ruler of the castle, rebelled against the King and following battles with the Royal forces, the castle was destroyed. Plympton Castle was rebuilt under William de Vernon, the Earl of Devon around the start of the 13^th century. The castle was eventually taken over by the Crown in 1539. The immediate area around the castle is now a small park.

Further Information:

Address:

Plympton Castle,
6, Barbican Rd, 
Plymouth 
PL7 1LU

Telephone:

None available.

Email:

None available.

Website:

http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/things-to-do/plympton-castle-p2263523

Opening Hours:

Open 24 hours daily.

Directions:

Travelling on the Devon Expressway north or south take the exit onto the Plymouth Road B3416 travelling east. At the junction turn south east into Ridgeway and cross the first round-a-bout onto Mudge Way. Follow the road east and further north until taking the third exit east off the round-a-bout onto Ridgeway. At the next crossroads turn south into George Lane and west into Barbican Road. The castle is on the south side of Barbican Road.

OS SX544557

Transport:

For more travel information go to http://www.travelinesw.com/ or call Devon Transport Co-ordination Service on 01392 382800

Amenities:

There are no facilities near the castle. Visit Plympton for a wide range of cafés, restaurants, pubs, takeaways, shops and amusements.