Castles · South West England
Woodbury Castle
In or near Otterton.
Woodbury 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
- Lympstone Commando · 5.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woodbury 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodbury Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is a notable earthwork castle, characterised by its substantial bank and ditch fortifications. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6771, -3.3703
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Woodbury
- Postcode
- EX5 1HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Lympstone Commando — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/510619507 (ODbL)
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Browns Farm
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Woodbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Pigeons Farm
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Parish Church of St Swithun
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Globe Inn
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodbury Castle?
- Woodbury Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 1HA), in the parish of Woodbury.
- What is Woodbury Castle?
- Woodbury Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lympstone Commando, about 5.2 km away. The nearest town is Otterton. Drivers can use postcode EX5 1HA.
- Is Woodbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Woodbury Castle is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Woodbury Castle charge admission?
- Woodbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Woodbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lympstone Commando, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 1HA.