Powderham Castle

Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ

Tel: +44 (0)1626 890 243/252
Fax: +44 (0)1626 890 729
Email: castle@powderham.co.uk
Web: http://www.powderham.co.uk

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A visit to Powderham Castle is an enchanting day out for all its visitors. Fascinating guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle - one of the oldest family houses in England and 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. Not forgetting the recently restored Victorian Kitchen where you can visualise what life would have been like in domestic service.

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 tower 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)


2009 is a special anniversary year at Powderham Castle as we celebrate 50 years of welcoming visitors through the doors. There will be special themed events planned throughout the season including a Knights & Princesses week, Pirate weeks and Wizard weeks during the school holidays. There will also be a number of 50th anniversary events including the 50s/60s Party on Sunday 2nd August.




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Opening Times
(2009 times)
5th April to 30th October:
Sunday to Friday 11.00 - 4.30pm

19th July to 31 August:
Sunday to Friday 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
(2009 prices)
Castle Day Ticket:
Adult £8.95; Senior Citizen £7.95; Child (5-14 yrs) £6.95, Under 5yrs Free; Family (2+2) £25.50.

Grounds Only:
Not available during July and August : Including Secret Garden and Courtenay Fort
Adult £6.00; Child £4.60; Family £16.00

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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