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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South West England

Fort Charles

In or near South Milton.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Fort Charles β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Fort Charles, castles in Devon

Hugh Venables β€” 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 Β· 5.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Fort Charles is a castle located in england-south-west, 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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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 β€” 5.7 km

Sources

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South Sands

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Where to eat & stay near Fort Charles

Places to stay

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Wilton Farm Campsite

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Frequently 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 β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fort Charles?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8JU.
Is Fort Charles a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.