Berry Pomeroy Castle TQ9 6LJ
Free for EH members
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
Berry Pomeroy is unusual among English castles in that its history has only recently been established. Once thought to be of Norman origin, the castle was in fact begun during the later 15th century by the Pomeroy family. Within its defences, the Seymour family built a modest early Elizabethan mansion, and from about 1600 they extended this on a palatial scale, intending to create a great house to rival Longleat or Audley End. But their overambitious project suddenly foundered for lack of funds, and by 1700 the castle was an abandoned shell.

Dog Friendly:
Dog on leads are welcome in the castle, gift shop and café. 

Entry Charge:
Variable prices (see website)

Parking:
The car park is located 50 metres from the front entrance and is free of charge for patrons of the café and castle. It has a loose stone and gravel surface, then level grass. There are between 25 and 30 spaces available for cars and minibuses only (please note that the site is not accessible to coaches). The nearest set down point is at the main gate at the start of the forest track. There are no roads to cross when walking between the car park and the entrance. Additional parking is available in Totnes, which is located roughly 2 1/2 miles from the site. Please note that there is no local parking for coaches.

Facilities:
Café
Shop 
Picnic area
Toilets
Gardens

Notes:
The majority of the site is accessible, however some areas within the castle do have steeps steps. Narrow spiral staircases with uneven treads to upper floors. Some areas with steep steps do have handrails.
Uneven ground throughout site. Path to entrance is unmade.
There is a sheer drop of 20 feet.
Only the grounds, shops and ground floor of the site are accessible to disabled visitors. An assisting companion is recommended. There are a number of slopes on the site.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181