Castles · South West England
Tawstock Castle
In or near Yarnscombe.
Tawstock Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tawstock 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: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tawstock Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains a significant example of a fortified structure from its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0584, -4.0638
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Tawstock
- Postcode
- EX31 3HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/417976227 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tawstock Castle?
- Tawstock Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 3HX), in the parish of Tawstock.
- What is Tawstock Castle?
- Tawstock Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tawstock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Yarnscombe. Drivers can use postcode EX31 3HX.
- Is Tawstock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tawstock Castle is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Tawstock Castle charge admission?
- Tawstock Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tawstock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 3HX.