Name: Berry Pomeroy Castle
Rating: 5.0

Berry Pomeroy Castle

Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6LJ, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Berry Pomeroy Castle Remote Berry Pomeroy Castle overlooks a beautiful steep-sided valley. There’s a lot to explore here. First, you’ll see the imposing gatehouse and towered walls of the late medieval fortress of the Pomeroys. Begun in about 1560 and enlarged around 1600, Berry Pomeroy Castle was going to be the most spectacular house in Devon.

There’s a lot to see and do when you visit Berry Pomeroy Castle in Devon. You can Immerse yourself in the audio tour, Follow in the footsteps of treasure hunters, Imagine Elizabethan finery, Explore the remains, Admire 15th century art, Learn more about the Pomeroys and the Seymours, Find out how they cooked in the 17th century, Enjoy Woodland Walks, Discover magical creatures.

Price starts from £9.00 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(5-17) and £14.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Immerse yourself in the audio tour: Hear the stories of the previous residents of the castle, the Pomeroys and famous Seymour family as well as their servants, in an entertaining audio tour of the history of the castle. Discover the gothic tales of murder, revenge and haunting ghosts.
Follow in the footsteps of treasure hunters: The defensive Gatehouse at Berry Pomeroy Castle once had a drawbridge and gun ports in the towers. You can still see the slots overhead where objects and hot liquids were thrown down on attackers. Look out for the groove for the portcullis, which could be dropped to crush your enemies.
Imagine Elizabethan finery: In the 16th century, Sir Edward, Lord Seymour developed Berry Pomeroy Castle into a fine house. With large windows offering stunning views from the four floors, it was typical of Elizabethan hunting lodges.
Explore the remains: You can still spot the remains of the arched loggia which led from the main courtyard to the Great Hall. This was once the most magnificent room in the castle with an extravagant plaster ceiling, marble fireplace and wall tapestries.
Admire 15th century art: Climb the steps to the first floor of the medieval gatehouse to the high roofed chamber and you will be rewarded with some beautiful 15th-century art.
Learn more about the Pomeroys and the Seymours: The Pomeroy family were once prominent landowners in Devon and they started the construction of the castle. Berry Pomery became one of the last fortresses built by a non-royal founder. See where their coat of arms was originally displayed on the gatehouse.
Find out how they cooked in the 17th century: In the South Range kitchen at Berry Pomeroy, you can see the great fireplace flanked by pastry or baking ovens in each corner.
Enjoy Woodland Walks: The castle grounds are a haven for walkers with the woodlands offering a great opportunity to view the castle from different perspectives.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends. Meet six unique creatures as you explore the site, and earn a special certificate marking your achievement when you complete the trail. There are some captivating audio stories to enjoy when you get home too.

Facilities

Parking: The car park is located 50 metres from the front entrance and is free of charge for patrons of the café and castle. There are between 25 and 30 spaces available for cars and minibuses only (please note that the site is not accessible to coaches). At peak times the car park can become full so there may not always be parking available. Additional parking is available in Totnes, which is located roughly 2 1/2 miles from the site.
Food And Drink: The Castle Café (not managed by English Heritage) offers light snacks, lunches, drinks and hot meals. Opening times vary.
Toilets: A unisex toilet is available.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £9.00 with donation & £8.10 without donation.
Child(5-17 years): £5.00 with donation & £4.50 without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £23.00 with donation & £20.70 without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £14.00 with donation & £12.70 without donation.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £11.00 with donation & £10.00 without donation.
Child(5-17 years): £6.00 with donation & £5.40 without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £28.00 with donation & £25.40 without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £17.00 with donation & £15.40 without donation.

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

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6LJ, UK

Post Code: TQ9 6LJ

Council: South Hams

County: Devon

By Road: 2 1⁄2 miles E of Totnes off A385 Plan your route with what3words.com/dark.splendid.unhelpful
By Bus: Country Bus 149.
By Train: Totnes 3 1⁄2 miles. Book tickets online at Great Western Railway.
By Bicycle: Find your cycling route to Berry Pomeroy Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: The car park is located 50 metres from the front entrance and is free of charge for patrons of the café and castle. There are between 25 and 30 spaces available for cars and minibuses only (please note that the site is not accessible to coaches). At peak times the car park can become full so there may not always be parking available. Additional parking is available in Totnes, which is located roughly 2 1/2 miles from the site.