Castles · South West England
Hemyock Castle
In or near Culmstock.
Hemyock Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tiverton Parkway · 9.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hemyock Castle 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hemyock Castle is a medieval castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and remains as an example of 13th-century military architecture. The castle's ruins are a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance in the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9126, -3.2315
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Hemyock
- Postcode
- EX15 3RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Tiverton Parkway — 9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1062393734 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Hemyock Castle
Literary houses · 0.0 km

Hemyock War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

Hemyock
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Hemyock
Museums · 0.5 km

Culmbridge Manor
Stately homes · 0.9 km

Whitehall Manor
Stately homes · 1.3 km

Dunkeswell Abbey
Cathedrals · 2.7 km

Culmstock War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km

Culmstock
Towns & cities · 3.4 km

Culmstock Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.4 km

Blackdown Hills
Museums · 3.8 km

Quarts Moor
Viewpoints · 3.9 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hemyock Castle?
- Hemyock Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX15 3RY), in the parish of Hemyock.
- What is Hemyock Castle?
- Hemyock Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hemyock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway, about 9.0 km away. The nearest town is Culmstock. Drivers can use postcode EX15 3RY.
- Is Hemyock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hemyock Castle is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Hemyock Castle charge admission?
- Hemyock Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hemyock Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX15 3RY. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.