Name: Totnes Castle
Rating: 5.0

Totnes Castle

Castle Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NU, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Totnes Castle, Totnes is a classic Norman motte-and-bailey castle, raised soon after the Conquest at the highest point of the hilltop town of Totnes. Climb Totnes Castle’s unusually high and steep-sided motte mound to the later stone shell-keep which rings the summit. Mount the steps to the wall-walk and look out for the 30-odd ‘crenellations’ of the battlements, most of them pierced with slots for the defenders’ crossbows.

You’ll get sweeping views over the rooftops of Totnes, with the river Dart and Dartmoor beyond. Directly below the mound is the castle’s now-wooded inner enclosure, whose walls climb the sides of the motte: it’s a great place for family picnics.

Price starts from £6.50 for Adults, £3.50 for Children(5-17 years) and £10.00 for Family of four. 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.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Climb the Totnes Castle steps: Climb the steps of Totnes Castle’s keep and you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views across the town of Totnes and the river Dart.
Examine Tones Castle's Keep: Originally Totnes Castle was an earthwork and timber construction. In the early 13th century, the shell keep was built to crown the mound. This was later rebuilt: the structure you can see today. Circular in shape, Totnes Castle is one of the best preserved of the three such keeps in Devon. Look closely, and you can see the defensive arrow slits and battlements.
Relax in the Bailey: Step into the courtyard or bailey, now a grassed area sheltered by trees. Centuries ago, this would have bustled with activity and was crammed with timber buildings including accommodation for the Garrison.
Get active on the Moat Walk: Once you have explored the castle keep and bailey at Totnes, take a walk around the outside wall of the castle to see the steep sided ditch and outer bank which would have formed part of the original defences for the entrance.
Meet a very old Tree: One of the ancient trees standing in the bailey of the castle is a Holm Oak, thought to be more than 150 years old and reaching to the height of the castle keep.
The Saxon town of Totnes: xxxxTotnes Castle commands a dominant position overlooking the town of Totnes. From Saxon times, the town developed crafts, industries and a mint issuing coins to become an extremely prosperous centre for trade.

Facilities

Parking: Limited Pay and Display parking (64 metres away), suitable for cars only. Not managed by English Heritage. From Station Road, turn South onto Castle Street, signposted 'Historic Town Centre'. After approximately 200m, turn left onto North Street, signposted 'North Street for Historic Town Centre'. Easy route from main town car parks to site.
Food & Drinks: Soft drinks are available from the ticket office.
Toilets: There are no toilets on site. The nearest public facilities are in the Market Square (off Totnes High Street).

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £6.50 with donation & £5.90 without donation.
Child(5-17 years): £3.50 with donation & £3.10 without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £16.50 with donation & £14.90 without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £10.00 with donation & £9.00 without donation.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £8.00 with donation & £7.20 without donation.
Child(5-17 years): £4.50 with donation & £4.00 without donation.
Family(2 adults, up to 3 children): £20.50 with donation & £18.40 without donation.
Family(1 adult, up to 3 children): £12.50 with donation & £11.20 without donation.

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

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Castle Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NU, UK

Post Code: TQ9 5NU

Council: South Hams

County: Devon

By Road: In Castle Street, Totnes. From Station Road, turn south onto Castle Street, signposted ‘Historic Town Centre’. After around 200m, turn left onto North Street, signposted ‘North Street for Historic Town Centre’.
By Train: Totnes 1⁄4 mile. Book tickets online at Great Western Railway.
By Bicycle: Find your cycling route to Totnes Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network
Parking: Limited Pay and Display parking (64 metres away), suitable for cars only. Not managed by English Heritage. From Station Road, turn South onto Castle Street, signposted 'Historic Town Centre'. After approximately 200m, turn left onto North Street, signposted 'North Street for Historic Town Centre'. Easy route from main town car parks to site.