Castles · South West England
Plympton Castle
In or near Brixton.
Plympton Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Plympton Castle 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plympton Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its medieval origins and remains a significant example of the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3839, -4.0493
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL7 1NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1078017228 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plympton Castle?
- Plympton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 1NF), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Plympton Castle?
- Plympton Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plympton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 1NF.
- Is Plympton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Plympton Castle is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Plympton Castle charge admission?
- Plympton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Plympton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 1NF.