Powderham Castle

Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ

Tel: +44 (0)1626 890 243
Fax: +44 (0)1626 890 729
Email: castle@powderham.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Take time to enjoy a visit to Powderham Castle. Entertaining guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle - home to the 18th Earl of Devon - reveals secret doors, stunning castle rooms, amazing architecture and intriguing stories that really bring the history to life. Now during the Easter and Summer holidays you can enjoy the 'Victorian Experience' meet the Castle cook and carry out some of the chores that would have been carried out by domestic staff.

Outside visitors are welcome to explore extensive grounds full of natural rugged beauty and relax in the peaceful surroundings. The Castle is set in a fabulous Deer Park, on the edge of the Exe estuary, only a stone's throw from Exeter. Some visitors take the beautiful walk up to the Belvedere (available until 31 July) where they are justly rewarded with amazing far-reaching views and others may choose a closer look at the wonderful wildlife on the estate on a deer park safari. (small extra charge)

In 2011 there will be some new attractions as well as the usual calendar of special events and themed weeks. Beginning with a Chocolate Factory Fortnight at Easter where you will meet our very own Willy Wonka to Pirate weeks and a Robin Hood week amongst others. For all the latest dates and details keep a look out on the Castle website (link above)

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Opening Times
(2011 times)
1st April to 30th October:
Sunday to Friday and selected Saturdays (23rd April, 27th August, 29th October):
11.00 - 4.30pm

24th July to 2nd September:
Sunday to Friday and Saturday 29th August:
11.00am - 5.30pm

(Last guided tour 1 hour before closing)

Please note the Castle does have to close on occasion for Private Functions, please check the website or call before making a special journey

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Castle Day Ticket:
Adult £9.50; Child (4-16)/Student/Disabled £7.80; Senior £8.80; Family (2+2) £27.80.

Season Ticket:
Adult £25.00, Child £15.00, Family £65.00
Valid for a year so you benefit from a full season.

Group rates available for 15 or more.

Directions
By car: 10 mins from M5 Jctn 30 on the A379 Dawlish Road.
By bus: No2 bus from Exeter/Newton Abbot/Torquay
By bike: From Exeter follow the canal and Exe riverbank
By boat: From Exmouth catch the ferry to Starcross*
By rail: Direct service from Exeter St David's to Starcross*
*Powderham Castle is less than 2 miles from here
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Powderham Castle Postcode for SatNav: EX6 8JQ

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