Castle Drogo-National Trust

Castle Drogo-National Trust A 20th century castle and garden overlooking the Teign Gorge. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry?

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Back by popular demand. Castle Drogo's open cabinets! Our visitors often ask us what's inside the cabinets? Well now's y...
08/09/2026

Back by popular demand. Castle Drogo's open cabinets!

Our visitors often ask us what's inside the cabinets? Well now's your chance to find out. Throughout the Autumn, some of the cabinets displayed around the castle will be open for you to have a look inside.

📅From Friday 11 Sept until 1 Nov come and explore Castle Drogo's collection of cabinets.

Ever wondered what a modern castle might look like, or fancy exploring the highest formal garden cared for by the Nation...
07/09/2026

Ever wondered what a modern castle might look like, or fancy exploring the highest formal garden cared for by the National Trust?

As part of Heritage Open days, the doors of Castle Drogo will be open for free, welcoming visitors new and old to explore the castles unique history, breath-taking natural surroundings and peaceful gardens.

📍Castle and gardens, Thur 17 Sept, 10am -5pm (last entry to the castle is 4pm).
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/castle-drogo/events/241ca63a-c49e-4495-a86d-3bb5489e201c

📍The Hydro turbine, Sun 20 Sept, 11am - 3pm
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/castle-drogo/events/c6c3873e-0ce8-4dbd-994a-27cf39191a86

To find out more about Heritage Open Days follow the link below👇
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

Discover a new display in the Study at Castle Drogo, exploring the beginning of Castle Drogo and the dream of building a...
04/09/2026

Discover a new display in the Study at Castle Drogo, exploring the beginning of Castle Drogo and the dream of building a castle on Dartmoor. Many of the Lutyens plans, drawing and sketches will be on display alongside some key objects in the Castle Drogo collection.

This Saturday (15 August) come and meet Penny from Westloaf and take part in a tasty tasting of locally made Granola and...
11/08/2026

This Saturday (15 August) come and meet Penny from Westloaf and take part in a tasty tasting of locally made Granola and Muesli. Penny will be in the Castle Drogo shop talking with visitors and sharing her top serving suggestions, please do drop in and say hello!

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Drewsteignton, Devon
Exeter
EX66PB

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