We welcome pre‑booked group visits of
more than 12 people at any time of year but they must be outside
normal opening hours during open season, preferably on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
This is because coaches can be parked in our Great Gateway for as
long as necessary as the gate will not be in use.
Maximum numbers are 30. In the
months when the Castle is not open to the public we can be more
flexible about days.
Group Visits
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.
See our
Links page for other nearby
places to visit on the same day.
Parking
If coming by coach please park in the
Castle Great Gateway. There is plenty of room for one very large
coach. If the driver is interested he would be most welcome to join
the tour and have refreshments, if booked, free of charge.
If coming by car there is parking for
about 20 cars in our drive. Drive in through the Great
Gateway, an exciting approach.
MEDIEVAL
CASTLE TOURS
The Castle`s fascinating history of 900+
years is related, and architectural details pointed out. This
tour takes about an hour. Inside the Castle can be seen a fine
collection of English Civil War arms and armour, some pieces of
which can be tried on which is fun for visitors of all ages;
interesting furniture and pictures. See the medieval garderobes,
hear about secret passages and ghost stories. If there is time
wander round the beautiful walled gardens on your own.
Catering
There is no longer a tearoom at the Castle, but we can serve tea/coffee and biscuits before or after a tour at ￡2.50 a head.
On weekdays there are plenty of
coffee shops and tearooms in Tiverton within a few minutes' walk of
the Castle.
EXTENDED
TOURS
For certain special interest groups the option is offered of a tour taking about one and a half to two hours of the
medieval Castle and the owners` private house within the courtyard,
South Court (built 1680`s onwards), and visitors can see the owners`
collection of furniture and family portraits as well as recent
refurbishment carried out; so all ages of architecture from medieval
to modern can be seen. Again if there is time wander round the
wonderful, colourful gardens on your own; so allow a little longer
if it is a nice day.
Catering
On occasion we can serve light lunches/suppers (with wine optional) or afternoon teas, but numbers are limited to about 30. Please discuss your requirements. There are plenty of tearooms, restaurants and pubs in Tiverton within a few minutes` walk. We can serve tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival or departure at ￡2.50 a head.
