Name: Compton Castle
Rating: 5.0

Compton Castle

Farmyard Corner, Compton, Marldon, Paignton, Devon TQ3 1TA, UK

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Compton Castle a rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, is set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards. Compton Castle is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. It has been home to the Gilbert family for nearly 600 years, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert - half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.

You can wander round this charming small castle's gardens, great hall and sub solar, and peer into the Chapel and medieval kitchen. Compton Castle in the parish of Marldon in Devon, is a fortified manor house in the village of Compton, about 5 miles west of Torquay on the southern coast of Devon, England.

Price starts from £12.10 for Adults(18 years and over), £6.10 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £18.20 for Family(1 adult 2 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.

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Features

Castle: Dramatic fortified manor house with towers and portcullis, home to the Gilbert family for nearly 600 years. Open April-October.
Garden: Formal medieval-style knot garden and rose garden with pergolas, kitchen herb garden and informal lawns with orchard. Open April-October.
Things to see and do in Compton Castle: A rare surviving example of a fortified medieval manor house, Compton Castle is known for its high curtain walls, towers and portcullis. Inside, the scene is just as grand, featuring a Great Hall and Sub Solar. Learn about the lives of the people that once lived here – and the people that live here today – by exploring what you can find at the castle.
Things to see in Compton Castle garden: A rare surviving example of a fortified medieval manor house, Compton Castle is known for its high curtain walls, towers and portcullis. Inside, the scene is just as grand, featuring a Great Hall and Sub Solar. Learn about the lives of the people that once lived here – and the people that live here today – by exploring what you can find at the castle.
Things to see in Compton Castle garden: The garden at Compton Castle is small but perfectly formed, its character and appearance changing with the seasons. Among the highlights are a medieval-style knot garden, a rose garden and an orchard, and its different areas reflect the many lives of the building set in the middle of it. Take your time wandering around and enjoy the variety of plants, sights and smells.
Family-friendly things to do at Compton Castle: From traditional games inside and out to medieval costumes to try on, there's lots to keep the family entertained at Compton Castle.
Things to see on Compton Castle estate: With views over the sloped Devonshire valleys and traditional farmland, the estate at Compton Castle is as historic as the castle. A new project has been established to improve areas of the countryside for nature, while managing the commercial farming.

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Parking: Free visitor parking at Castle Barton tea room (opposite the castle). Limited accessible parking spaces on grass at front of Castle, 30 yards. If you wish to visit by motorhome, please contact 01803 843235 before your arrival.
Assistance dogs only: Dogs on short leads welcome in garden and orchard; access is signposted. Assistance dogs welcome in the Castle.

What to see

History of Compton Castle: Part fortified manor house, part family home, the history of Compton Castle is one that spans multiple generations, through periods of disrepair and restoration. The castle has predominantly been owned by members the same family for over 600 years and many of the significant changes made to the house in that time, such as the addition of its defences, reflect wider historical moments.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/compton-castle/history-of-compton-castle

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Adult (18+): £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £6.10 with Gift Aid & £5.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £30.30 with Gift Aid & £27.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, 2 children: £18.20 with Gift Aid & £16.50 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/compton-castle#place-prices

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Farmyard Corner, Compton, Marldon, Paignton, Devon TQ3 1TA, UK

Post Code: TQ3 1TA

Council: South Hams

County: Devon

By road: 1½ miles north of Marldon. Signposted off A380 to Marldon or turn south from A381 Totnes road at Ipplepen - 2 miles in country lanes (with passing places) to Compton.
By train: Torquay approximately 4 miles. Newton Abbot 6 miles.
By bus: 125 Country Bus from Paignton bus station: alight at Marldon. From bus stop, 1½ mile walk through narrow country lanes, steep in places.
Parking: Free visitor parking at Castle Barton tea room (opposite the castle). Limited accessible parking spaces on grass at front of Castle, 30 yards. If you wish to visit by motorhome, please contact 01803 843235 before your arrival.