Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified National Trust manor house dating from 1340-1480, rare restored survivor of medieval England. The castle has been lived in by the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years and is still their home today. Sir Humphrey Gilbert was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.

Within the curtain wall can be found the Old Kitchen with spiral staircase to the Guard Rooms, restored Great Hall – where more can be learnt of the Gilbert family and their Elizabethan explorations – Solar, sub-solar and chapel. There are also rose and knot gardens.

Towers, buttresses and battlements, spiral staircases and 8 metre curtain wall. See the Great Hall, Old Kitchen and Guard Rooms, Solar and Chapel. Charming rose garden, with armillary sphere and newly planted herb garden.

Compton Castle open on Bank Holidays only if a Monday.

Opening Times

2008 - Opening 2 Apr 2008 - 30 Oct 2008

Awards

• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A380. A380 1.5 miles north of Marldon, 5 miles west of Torquay. A381 2 miles south of Ippelepen, Newton Abbot/Totnes Road. Coaches (must be pre-booked) must approach from A381 at Ipplepen - 2 miles.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest train station is Paignton station - 3 1/2 miles.
Bus: Stagecoach 7, Paignton - Marldon or 66, Brixham - Torquay. Alight Marldon.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide. Large print cards.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee, lunches and teas at Castle Barton (not NT)from 10am - 01803 873235
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 02:00
• Booking essential
• Euros accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
• Max group size - 52
• Min group size - 15
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted