Castles · South West England
Totnes Castle
In or near Dartington.
Totnes Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Totnes 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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Official information
Totnes Castle is a classic Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in the historic town of Totnes. Visitors can explore the steep-sided motte mound and the stone shell-keep, offering panoramic views of the town and surrounding areas. The site also features a wooded inner enclosure, ideal for picnics.
Place summary
Totnes Castle is a medieval castle located in South-West England, postcode TQ9. It is one of the best-preserved examples of a motte-and-bailey castle in the region. The site offers views of the town of Totnes and the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4325, -3.6912
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Totnes
- Postcode
- TQ9 5NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1361427961 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Totnes Castle?
- Totnes Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 5NU), in the parish of Totnes.
- What is Totnes Castle?
- Totnes Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Totnes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 5NU.
- Does Totnes Castle charge admission?
- Totnes Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Totnes Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 5NU.