Castle Drogo
A 20th-century granite castle designed by Lutyens, said to be the last castle built in England, overlooking the Teign Gorge.
Castle Drogo was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens for retail magnate Julius Drewe and built between 1911 and 1930. It is often called the last castle built in England. Outwardly it is a solid granite fortress, but inside it is an Edwardian mansion with a lift and a modern kitchen. The circular lawn tennis court and geometric gardens are distinctive, and behind the castle you can look out over the Teign Gorge. It is managed by the National Trust, with entry around £15. You can walk down the Hunter's Path into the gorge to Fingle Bridge, a loop of about 5 km.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–5:00 pm (varies by season; check the National Trust website)
Nearby sights
- Fingle Bridge
- Grimspound
- Hound Tor
- Becky Falls
- Widecombe-in-the-Moor
- Haytor Rocks
- Postbridge Clapper Bridge
- Bellever Forest & Tor