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Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ
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Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. It was originally built in the 15th-century by the Pomeroy family, then later expanded by the Seymours, who planned to set a great Elizabethan mansion within the castle’s medieval walls.
Lord Seymour probably began his mansion when summoned to Queen Elizabeth I’s court. It was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, with the magnificent north wing and its now-vanished long gallery among the biggest ever built in England. But the overambitious project foundered for lack of funds, and the mansion was left unfinished.
After lying abandoned for a hundred years, the picturesque Berry Pomeroy Castle became a magnet for artists and sightseers in the late 18th-century. Visitors came to marvel at the ruins and speculate about their supposedly sinister history. Its romantic atmosphere fostered tales of hauntings and ghostly apparitions, and some of these stories are retold today through the audio tour.
Top tips
- The beautiful location of the castle makes it ideal for walkers who can explore the castle and nearby woodland.
- It's a great place to spot wildlife, and dogs on leads are welcome to join their owners and enjoy the woodland walk.
* Daily from April – Nov
Weekends in winter
Closed 24 - 26 Dec
See website for up-to-date hours.
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2 1⁄2 miles east of Totnes off A385. Postcode: TQ9 6LJ.
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The castle is a 10min drive from Totnes railway station. There is a taxi rank outside the station, or you can pre-book a taxi from several local firms.
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