A fortified manor house with a colourful past.
Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Powderham Castle has been our family home for over 600 years. It was built by Sir Philip Courtenay in the 14th century and, despite many alterations and additions to adapt the Castle to changing times, Philip and his many descendants would undoubtedly still recognise it today.
It is an honour to live in these beautiful and historic surroundings, and it gives the us great pleasure to share it with many visitors each year.
There is so much to see, enjoy and appreciate that we cannot take full value from it ourselves. Nor, frankly, could we afford to maintain it without the help and support of our visitors. You are therefore doubly welcome.
Your visit makes a contribution to our shared heritage and we hope that, following your visit, you will leave with fond memories and affection for our home and its many treasured stories.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Sundays to Fridays (closed Saturdays), 10am to 5pm.
On Thursdays and Sundays, the Castle will open from 10am – 11am for ‘Quiet Hour’, for visitors who would prefer to visit the Castle in a less bright and calmer environment.
Castle & grounds: Sundays – Fridays
Castle 11am – 4pm, Grounds 10am – 4pm, The Secret Garden 10am – 4pm, The Courtyard Cafe 10am – 4pm
Restaurants & Shopping
Powderham Farm Shop: 9am – 5pm
Powderham Forge Independent opening hours
Please note, the Castle and Grounds will be closed on the following dates:
4th March, 28th & 29th April, 3rd July, 15th – 17th July, 22nd August – 10th September, 29th September – 2nd October.
On the following dates, only the grounds will be open: 1st July
The Music Room will be closed on the following dates: 18th March – Music Room only closed.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adult £12.95
Senior £11.95
Child £10.95
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ
From the South Leave the A38 at the ‘Wobbly Wheel Junction’ and merge onto the A379 (signposted Dawlish). At the Marsh Barton Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A379 then at the Matford Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A379 and follow the Powderham Castle brown tourist signs. The Castle entrance is on the left-hand side as you are leaving the village of Kenton.
From the North Leave the M5 at junction 30 and proceed towards Exeter joining the A379. At the Matford Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A379 signposted to Dawlish then follow the Powderham Castle brown tourist signs. The Castle entrance is on the left-hand side as you are leaving the village of Kenton. Please note if you have a SATNAV it may direct you around the back of Powderham. Make sure you stay on the A379.
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