Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden

A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history.

Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert – half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.

Wander round this charming small castle’s medieval kitchen, great hall, solar and sub solar.

Who to contact

Contact Name : Sabina Collier

Contact Position : Marketing and Communications Officer

Telephone : 01803 661906

E-mail : comptoncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website : www.nationaltrust.org.uk/compton-castle/

Where to go

Name : National Trust Compton Castle

Address : Compton Castle
Marldon
Paignton
Devon

Postcode : TQ3 1TA

Notes : 1½ miles north of Marldon. Signposted off A380 to Marldon or turn south from A381 Totnes road at Ipplepen – 2 miles to Compton

Parking: free, 30 yards. Additional parking at Castle Barton opposite entrance, 100 yards

Time / Date Details

When is it on : Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of October, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Session Information : Also open bank holiday Mondays.

Other Details

Costs

Details : 2016 prices (including Gift Aid) Adult £7 Child £3.45 Family £17.20 Free for National Trust members and under 5s. Unfortunately we cannot take credit or debit card payments.

Availability

Other notes : Please note that Compton Castle is unable to accept credit or debit card payments.