Compton Castle |
This dramatic fortified manor house, a rare restored survivor of medieval England was built by the Gilbert family between 1340-1480, and is still their home today.
It was home to Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
Within the curtain wall can be seen the reconstructed great hall, old kitchen with spiral staircase, solar and chapel. Rose garden and knot garden.
Facilities:
Morning coffee, lunches and teas at Castle Barton phone no. 01803 873314 (not National Trust) from 10.00am
Limited access for wheelchair users
It was home to Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
Within the curtain wall can be seen the reconstructed great hall, old kitchen with spiral staircase, solar and chapel. Rose garden and knot garden.
Facilities:
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At Compton 4 miles west of Torquay, 1 mile north of Marldon. Signposted from A380 from Marldon(not suitable for coaches)or turn south from A381 Totnes road at Ipplepen.
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Compton Castle Postcode for SatNav: TQ3 1TA
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Days Out near Compton Castle
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company (3 Miles)*
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Paignton Zoo (3 Miles)*
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Berry Pomeroy Castle (3 Miles)*
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Babbacombe Model Village (4 Miles)*
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Totnes Guildhall (4 Miles)*
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Totnes Castle (5 Miles)*
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Newton Abbot Racecourse (5 Miles)*
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Greenway (6 Miles)*
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Brixham Heritage Museum (6 Miles)*
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Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre (7 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Compton Castle
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Paignton (3 Miles)*
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Torquay (3 Miles)*
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Torquay (3 Miles)*
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Berry Pomeroy (3 Miles)*
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Newton Abbot (4 Miles)*
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Stokeinteignhead (4 Miles)*
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Stoke Gabriel (5 Miles)*
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Bishopsteignton (6 Miles)*
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Brixham (7 Miles)*
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Teignmouth (8 Miles)*
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