Okehampton Castle

Okehampton's lords, with their lavish lifestyle, towered over the local citizens just as their castle keep towered over the surrounding countryside. Today, although ruined, the gravity defying keep still stands tall surrounded by woodland and with the river running past. Now a tranquil and peaceful surrounding for a building steeped in history which you can explore from April to September. A history brought to life with our audio tour, following the life and times of the aristocratic Courtenay family. Henry, Marquis of Exeter was found guilty of conspiracy and was executed by order of King Henry VIII, is it his ghost that allegedly still walks the walls? Or picnic by the river and enjoy the pretty woodlands, awash with wild flowers and bluebells in the spring.

Opening Times

Okehampton Castle 1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

* Open 1000 to 1700 hours daily (1800 hours in July and August)

Awards

• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Located one mile SW of Okehampton town centre - signposted.

Public Transport Directions

Services to Okehampton, then 0.75 mile walk (signposted)
First X9 Exeter - Bude
Stagecoach X30
First 6 - Plymouth to Barnstaple

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• No Smoking Attraction
• Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 1 hour
• Blue Badge Guides admitted free
• Groups Accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 100
• Min group size - 11
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted