Tiverton Castle
A peaceful private house with a fine collection of Civil War arms and armour, good furniture and a beautiful garden.
Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RP
Facilities
-
Accessible loos
-
Accessible parking
-
Bike storage facilities
-
Easily accessible without car
-
Free parking
-
Mostly wheelchair accessible
-
Picnic area
-
Shop
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history at Tiverton Castle.
Originally built as motte & bailey castle in 1106, later rebuilt & altered down the ages. Tiverton was once the home of the medieval Earls of Devon & Princess Katherine Plantagenet. The Castle was captured by Fairfax in 1645 due to a lucky shot hitting the drawbridge chain.
Today Tiverton is a peaceful private house, with a fine collection of Civil War arms & armour, some of which can even be tried on. See the medieval loos, once cleaned out by children, interesting furniture and pictures and a beautiful garden.
Tiverton is open to the public from Easter Sunday to the end of October as well as for private tours. We also offer comfortable holiday accommodation comprising apartments and cottages.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Tiverton Castle is a historic site located in Tiverton, Devon, offering a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of its opening times and related information:
Castle and Gardens Opening Times
The Castle and gardens are open to the public from Easter Sunday to the end of October on the following days:
- Sundays
- Thursdays
- Bank Holidays
Opening hours are from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with the last admission at 5:00 PM. Admission is cash preferred.
Admission Prices
- Adults: £10
- Children (7-16): £5
- Children under 7: Free
- Disabled visitors unable to climb stairs: Half price
- Garden only: £3
Members of Historic Houses are admitted free of charge. Gardeners World, CPRE, and other vouchers are accepted.
School Visits
School visits are available from Easter to the end of October, with preferred days being Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Morning tours are recommended. Admission for children aged 7-16 is £5, under 7 is £3, and extra adults are £8. One adult per ten children is admitted free of charge.
Self-Catering Properties
There are three self-catering properties within the castle grounds, each accommodating 2 to 4 people.
Facilities
- Free parking is available for visitors.
- There are no refreshment facilities on-site, but visitors can use the gardens for packed lunches.
- Disabled access is limited to the garden and ground floor of the Castle.
Special Events
The Castle participates in Tiverton Town's Swan Trail and hosts various events throughout the year. For example, the Castle reopens to the public on April 20, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Gardens
The gardens feature a variety of attractions, including a spring bulb border, a pergola with climbers, a summer border, a kitchen garden, an orchard, and woodland by the River Exe.
For further details, visitors can contact Tiverton Castle directly at 01884 253200.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adults: £10
Children 7-16: £5
Under 7: free
Garden only: £3
We welcome pre‑booked group visits between 12 and 30 people at any time of year but they must be outside normal opening hours during open season, preferably on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
In the months when the Castle is not open to the public we can be more flexible about days. Each tour is tailored to the interest of the group. Allow plenty of time for your visit to savour the history and atmosphere of this remarkable building.
There are two types of tour – one of just the medieval Castle, and the other an extended tour, which includes seeing the owners’ private house within the courtyard.
Contact Alison Gordon to book:
01884 253200
We welcome visits from school groups. Tours of the Castle are tailored to the age and knowledge of the group.
Please contact us to arrange:
Alison Gordon, [email protected]
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RP
10 minutes from J27 on M5 on A361. 12 miles north of Exeter
Tiverton Parkway Station 7 miles away by J27 on M5. Frequent buses to Exeter, Minehead, Barnstaple, Taunton. Bus station in Tiverton 10 minutes away.
Become a Historic Houses member
Explore the nation’s heritage from just £71 per year.
Hundreds of the most beautiful historic houses, castles, and gardens across Britain offer our members free entry.
Also: receive a quarterly magazine, enjoy monthly online lectures, get exclusive invitations to buy tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, and take up a range of special offers on holidays, books, and other products you might like.
