Name: Daw's Castle
Rating: 5.0

Daw's Castle

Watchet TA23 0JP, UK

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Daw's Castle is a sea cliff hillfort just west of Watchet, a harbour town in Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Monument. The name comes from Thomas Dawe, who owned castell field in 1537. The clifftop fortress of Daw's Castle was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

The England Coast Path at Cleeve Hill in Watchet is closed for safety reasons following an inspection of the cliffs on the route. An alternative route is signposted from Mill Street in Watchet, re-joining the trail on the B3191 at Daws Castle.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Daw's Castle is a sea cliff hillfort just west of Watchet, a harbour town in Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Monument. The name comes from Thomas Dawe, who owned castell field in 1537. The clifftop fortress of Daw's Castle was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
The England Coast Path at Cleeve Hill in Watchet is closed for safety reasons following an inspection of the cliffs on the route. An alternative route is signposted from Mill Street in Watchet, re-joining the trail on the B3191 at Daws Castle.

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Parking: Paid parking is available Visit in Watchet.
Food & Drinks: There are shops, food outlets nearby in Watchet.
Toilets: There are toilets nearby in Watchet.
Dogs: Please keep dogs on leads.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/daws-castle/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Watchet TA23 0JP, UK

Post Code: TA23 0JP

Council: Somerset

County: Somerset

Road Access: Half a mile west of Watchet, off the B3191.
Bus Access: WebberBus service 16 passes the site. Otherwise Buses of Somerset 14, 15 and 28, and Webber Bus 18 servee Watchet station, about a 3/4 mile walk.
Train Access: Watchet (West Somerset Railway) is 3/4 of a mile away.
Parking: Paid parking is available Visit in Watchet.