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Berry Pomeroy Castle

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. Within a short drive are Totnes Castle and Dartmouth Castle, making it an ideal day out for families.

Facilities
  • Snacks Available
  • cafe/tea room
  • Picnics Allowed
  • Parking onsite free
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Baby Changing
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Assistance/Guide Dogs only
  • Gift Shop
Venue Type
  • Outdoors
Suitable for
  • All Ages
  • Castles
  • English Heritage