Berry Pomeroy Castle (Devon)

Introduction

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle, still displaying a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber, looms the dramatic ruined shell of its successor, the great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours. Begun in c. 1560 and ambitiously enlarged from c. 1600, their mansion was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End. Never completed, and abandoned by 1700, it became the focus of blood-curdling ghost stories, recounted in the audio tour.Woodland walks from the car park (including steep tracks) provide fine views of the ruins from below.

Arrival information and how to find us

Opening Times:

1 Apr-30 Jun 10am-5pm

1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm

1-30 Sep 10am-5pm

1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-4pm

2 Nov-31 Mar Closed

Admission Prices:

Adult:£4.20

Children:£2.10 (5 to 15 years)

Concession:£3.60

All photos copyright English Heritage Photograph Library.