Compton Castle
Compton Castle is a National Trust property located near Compton in Devon. It has been home to the Gilbert family for nearly 600 years and it is a dramatic fortified manor house with towers, high curtain walls and a portcullis.
What can you do at Compton Castle?
It is a rare surviving example of a fortified medieval house. Inside you can look around the grand interiors with a Great Hall and a Sub Solar. You can learn more about the lives of the people that once lived there and the people that live there today.
The Sub Solar was originally a cellar. In 1450 it was transformed to make a comfortable new room. There is a medieval kitchen which is in a separate building. The garden at Compton is small but pretty with lawns, orchards, a rose garden and a knot garden.
Important Information Compton Castle
Is there food and drink available?
There is no on-site cafe.
What are the main things to do?
A dramatic fortified manor house with towers, high curtain walls and a portcullis, plus gardens to explore. There are toilets.
What are the ticket prices?
Free for members of the National Trust.
Adult standard tickets are £9.50, children £4.75 and children under 5 are free. Family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is parking.
When are they open?
The castle is open Tuesday-Thursday for most of the year. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome in the lower orchard only but must be kept on leads.
Are they accessible?
