Castles · South West England
Fort Charles
In or near South Milton.
Fort Charles — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.

Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fort Charles is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fort Charles is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and military architecture. The structure reflects the region's defensive past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2289, -3.7767
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Salcombe
- Postcode
- TQ8 8JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1078276900 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Charles?
- Fort Charles is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8JU), in the parish of Salcombe.
- What is Fort Charles?
- Fort Charles — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort Charles?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 5.7 km away. The nearest town is South Milton. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8JU.
- Is Fort Charles a protected site?
- Yes — Fort Charles is part of the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Fort Charles charge admission?
- Fort Charles typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fort Charles?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8JU.